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Description: | The ruined and buried remains of Buildwas Abbey, founded for the Savignac order in 1135, by Roger de Clinton, Bishop of Lichfield. It was dedicated to Our Lady and St Chad. No evidence for permanent buildings earlier than the 1150s has been found, and the abbey first appears to have prospered under the energetic rule of Abbot Ranulf, between 1155-1187. The church, chapter house and the cloisters were probably built during his abbacy. The abbey was dissolved in 1536, and three years later the site was granted to Edward, Lord Grey of Powys. The infirmary and abbot's lodging were subsequently converted into a dwelling. Although now in ruins, much of the main complex of claustral buildings stands above ground to show the original layout of the abbey. This was adapted to the topography, which is why the cloister is unconventionally arranged to the north of the church and is at a lower level. The lay brothers range was on the west, and the frater occupied the north range, with the dorter above a warming house at its east end. The east range included a crypt under the north transept of the church, the sacristy and chapter house. The infirmary and abbot's lodgings were to the north east, with the monks' cemetery east of the church. The ruins are of sandstone rubble construction and are Listed Grade I. The church and much of the claustral range were completed by the end of the 12th century, and the infirmary and abbot's lodging in the 1220s. A large chapel was added to the south of the church in the 14th century. The site is Scheduled except for the infirmary and abbots lodging which are currently in use as a private club house and are Listed Grade I. | Subjects: | Chapter House Savigniac Monastery Sacristy Religious Ritual And Funerary Domestic Dormitory Monastic Dwelling Cloister Cistercian Monastery Infirmary Cemetery Warming House Recreational Refectory Crypt House Abbey Health And Welfare Church Clubhouse | Source: | English Heritage - Viewfinder | Creator: | National Monuments Record | Identifier: | http://pastscape.english-heritage.org.uk... | Language: | en | Go to resource |
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