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Michelham Priory Location map Upper Dicker, East Sussex A rare fortified monastery, the site was moated and a gate tower added in the late 13th century, probably in anticipation of a French attack. There is a reconstructed Physic Garden in the grounds. Upper Dicker, Near Hailsham, East Sussex, England, BN27 3QS Location: 2 m W of Hailsham Website: Michelham Priory Email: adminmich@sussexpast.co.uk Phone: 01323 844224 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Mottisfont Abbey Location map Mottisfont, Hampshire This 12th-century Augustinian priory was converted into a private house after the Dissolution and still retains the spring or 'font' from which its name is derived. The abbey contains a drawing-room decorated by Rex Whistler and Derek Hill's 20th-century picture collection but the key attraction is the grounds with magnificent trees, walled gardens and the National Collection of Old-fashioned Roses. The estate includes Mottisfont village and surrounding farmland and woods. Mottisfont, Romsey, Hampshire, England, SO51 0LP Location: 4.5 m N Romsey, off A3057 Website: Mottisfont Abbey Email: mottisfontabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01794 340 757 Fax: 01794 341 492 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Mount Grace Priory Location map Osmotherley, Yorkshire Ruins of a 14th century Carthusian priory. Note the austere furnishings and isolated individual cells that kept the monks living as hermits within the larger community. Small herb garden. Staddle Bridge, Osmotherley, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, DL6 3JG Location: Half mile south of junction of A19 and A172; 6 miles NE of Northallerton Website: Mount Grace Priory Phone: 01609 883494 National Trust Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Muchelney Abbey Location map Muchelney, Somerset Surviving of this Benedictine abbey are the foundations and cloister ruins, as well as the abbot's lodging which survived the Reformation as a farmhouse. Two-storey monk's lavatory. Muchelney, Langport, Somerset, England, TA10 0DQ Location: 2 miles S of Langport in Muchelney village Website: Muchelney Abbey Phone: 01458 250 664 English Heritage Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Netley Abbey Netley, Hampshire Ruins of a Cistercian abbey built in 1239. Netley Abbey was founded by Peter des Roche, Bishop of Winchester, as a daughter house of Beaulieu Abbey. It was built under the patronage of Henry III, whose name is inscribed on a foundation stone at the base of the north east crossing tower. Netley, Southampton, Hampshire, England Location: 4 m SE Southampton, facing Southampton Water Website: Netley Abbey Phone: 01424 775 705 English Heritage Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Pershore Abbey Pershore, Worcestershire Pershore Abbey was one of the largest abbeys in Britain, larger even than Worcester Cathedral. The abbey itself was destroyed in the Reformation, but the local inhabitants saved the church from destruction by purchasing it for their own use. Pershore, Worcestershire, England Location: In the centre of Pershore, signposted from the market square. Paid parking available. Website: Pershore Abbey Email: vicar@pershoreabbey.fsnet.co.uk Photo Credit: David Ross - Photos of Pershore Abbey Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse Location map Ramsey, Cambridgeshire During the medieval period Ramsey Abbey was one of the most prestigious in East Anglia. The ruined 15th century gatehouse of the abbey contains superb carvings and an ornate oriel window. Abbey School, Ramsey, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England, PE17 1DH Location: on the B1040 Website: Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse Email: ramseyabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01480 301 494 National Trust Details of Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Rievaulx Abbey Location map Rievaulx, Yorkshire Once the largest and most important monastery in England. Rievaulx (a Norman mangling of "Rye Vallis") is set in beautiful woodlands. The best preserved building is the church, particularly the east end, fully three stories in height, showing off Early English flying butresses. Rievaulx, Helmsley, Yorkshire, England, YO62 5LB Location: 2 m W Helmsley, off B1257 Website: Rievaulx Abbey Phone: 01439 798 228 English Heritage Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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