Canonsleigh Abbey, Medieval abbey in Burlescombe, England
The abbey contains a preserved 15th-century gatehouse with two large blocked arches and fragments of medieval religious buildings in stone masonry.
Founded around 1170 by Walter de Claville for Augustinian canons, the abbey transformed into a nunnery in 1285 under Maud de Lacy's direction.
The religious complex changed its name from Leigh to Canons' Leigh, which medieval scribes later recorded in Latin as Leigh Canonicorum.
The current remains of Canonsleigh Abbey stand at coordinates 50.9487 latitude and -3.32775 longitude in the Devon countryside.
The abbey received permission to hold weekly markets in 1286, despite maintaining a modest financial status throughout its operational period.
Location: Burlescombe
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 50.94870,-3.32775
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:00
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