RETURN TO OTHAM ORIGINS AND FOUNDATION The Premonstratensian abbey of Otham was founded by Ralph de Dene, a tenant of Gilbert d’Aigle, Lord of Pevensey, around 1180-83. It is thought that the convent originated from Durford Abbey near Petersfield. There
Otham Bibliography
RETURN TO OTHAM Colvin, H M, 1951, The White Canons in England, Oxford. pp 112-118 Cooper, G. M., 1852, Researches into the History of the Abbey of Otteham, Sussex Archaeological Collections, Vol 5, pp 155-175 Dugdale, W., 1830 edn, Beigham
OTHAM ABBEY
OTHAM ABBEY SUMMARY and LOCATION: NGR: TQ 58756 05707 The Premonstratensian abbey of Otham was established on a site about six miles north of Eastbourne in Sussex on the outskirts of what is now the small town of Polegate. Otham
BARLINGS ABBEY : Archaeology
RETURN TO BARLINGS An image of the aerial photograph of Barlings Abbey WITHOUT the overlay may be viewed HERE There have been no formal/recorded archaeological excavations at the site of Barlings abbey. The abbey precinct, now a scheduled pasture field,
BARLINGS ABBEY : Post-Dissolution
RETURN TO BARLINGS Following the seizure of Barlings in the wake of the Lincolnshire Rising, the King granted the abbeys of Barlings and Kirkstead to Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk; he had been instrumental in suppressing the rebellion. Brandon died
BAYHAM ABBEY : Bibliography
RETURN TO BAYHAM CARTULARY INFO HERE Arch J. Vol 62 (1905) plan facing p.179 Blaauw, W. H., 1854, Sussex Monasteries at the time of their Suppression; Boxgrove – Shulbred – Bayham – Dureford – Lewes, Sussex Archaeological Collections, Vol 7,
BAYHAM
BAYHAM ABBEY SUMMARY and LOCATION: NGR: TQ 65030 36483