Cleeve Abbey

United Kingdom / England / Watchet /
 monastery, Order of Cistercians
 Upload a photo
Cleeve Abbey is a medieval monastery located near the village of Washford, in Somerset. The abbey was founded in the late twelfth century as a house for monks of the austere Cistercian order. Over its 350-year monastic history Cleeve was undistinguished amongst the abbeys of its order, frequently ill-governed and often financially troubled. The sole member of the community to achieve prominence was John Hooper, who became a bishop during the Reformation.

Tel: 01984 640377

www.english-heritage.org.uk/cleeve/
 Add place (company, shop, etc.) to this building
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleeve_Abbey
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   51°9'26"N   3°21'49"W
This article was last modified 16 years ago