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The Abbeys of Great Britain

Unveiling the Secrets of Medieval Religious Architecture in EnglandBy H. Claiborne Dixon

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In "The Abbeys of Great Britain," H. Claiborne Dixon meticulously explores the historical and architectural significance of Britain's iconic abbeys, weaving a rich tapestry of narrative that blends informative prose with evocative descriptions. This work not only serves as a comprehensive guide to the abbeys but also situates them within the broader socio-cultural framework of their respective eras, illuminating their roles in religious life, art, and community. Dixon's literary style is both accessible and scholarly, making the book suitable for academic study as well as general readership, enhanced by meticulous research and illustrative detail that bring the abbeys to life. H. Claiborne Dixon, an esteemed historian and architectural critic, has long harbored a fascination for ecclesiastical architecture, which undoubtedly informs his deep dive into these monumental structures. His academic background in history and art history positions him uniquely to analyze the aesthetic qualities and historical contexts of the abbeys, allowing him to present them not just as relics of the past, but as vital components of Britain's cultural heritage. Dixon'Äôs travels and extensive study have further enriched his understanding and appreciation of these sites. This book is a must-read for history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the spiritual legacy of Britain's past. Dixon'Äôs illuminating insights and narrative flair render "The Abbeys of Great Britain" an essential addition to both personal libraries and academic collections, inviting readers to reconnect with these poetic bastions of history.

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Publish dateMay 19, 2021

LanguageEnglish

1PART I—NORTHERN COUNTIES

46THORNTON (Mitred Augustine Canons)

2CHAPTER I NORTHUMBERLAND: DURHAM LINDISFARNE: HEXHAM: JARROW: FINCHALE

47SWINESHEAD (Cistercian)

3LINDISFARNE (Benedictine)

48BURY ST EDMUNDS (Mitred Benedictine)

4HEXHAM (Augustine Canons)

49WALTHAM (Augustine Canons)

5JARROW (Benedictine)

50PART IV—WESTERN COUNTIES

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6FINCHALE (Benedictine)

51CHAPTER VIII HEREFORDSHIRE: SOMERSETSHIRE: GLOUCESTERSHIRE: MONMOUTHSHIRE DORE: GLASTONBURY: BATH: TEWKESBURY: TINTERN: LLANTHONY

7CHAPTER II LANCASHIRE

52DORE (Cistercian)

8FURNESS: WHALLEY

53GLASTONBURY (Mitred Benedictine)

9FURNESS (Cistercian)

54BATH (Benedictine)

10WHALLEY (Cistercian)

55TEWKESBURY (Mitred Benedictine)

11CHAPTER III YORKSHIRE

56TINTERN (Cistercian)

12ST MARY’S, YORK (Mitred Benedictine)

57LLANTHONY (Augustine Canons)

13BYLAND (Cistercian)

58PART V—MIDLAND COUNTIES

14JERVAULX (Cistercian)

59CHAPTER IX OXFORDSHIRE: DERBYSHIRE: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE: WORCESTERSHIRE DORCHESTER: DALE: NEWSTEAD: EVESHAM

15RIEVAULX (Cistercian)

60DORCHESTER (Augustine Canons)

16EASBY (Præmonstratensian)

61DALE (Augustine and Præmonstratensian Canons)

17WHITBY (Benedictine)

62NEWSTEAD (Augustine Canons)

18SELBY (Mitred Benedictine)

63EVESHAM (Mitred Benedictine)

19MEAUX (Cistercian)

64CHAPTER X MIDDLESEX: WESTMINSTER (Mitred Benedictine)

20CHAPTER IV YORKSHIRE (WEST RIDING) FOUNTAINS: BOLTON: KIRKSTALL

65CHAPTER XI HERTFORDSHIRE: ST ALBANS (Mitred Benedictine)

21FOUNTAINS (Cistercian)

66PART VI—WALES

22BOLTON (Augustine Canons)

67CHAPTER XII GLAMORGANSHIRE: DENBIGHSHIRE NEATH: VALLE CRUCIS

23KIRKSTALL (Cistercian)

68NEATH (Cistercian)

24PART II—SOUTHERN COUNTIES

69VALLE CRUCIS (Cistercian)

25CHAPTER V KENT: SURREY: SUSSEX: BERKSHIRE MINSTER: FAVERSHAM: BATTLE: CHERTSEY: READING: ABINGDON

70PART VII—SCOTLAND (NORTHERN COUNTIES)

26MINSTER (Benedictine)

71CHAPTER XIII ABERDEENSHIRE: MORAYSHIRE: ROSS-SHIRE: PERTHSHIRE: STIRLINGSHIRE DEER: KINLOSS: FEARN: INCHAFFRAY: CAMBUSKENNETH

27FAVERSHAM (Cluniac)

72DEER (Cistercian)

28BATTLE (Benedictine)

73KINLOSS (Cistercian)

29CHERTSEY (Mitred Benedictine)

74FEARN (Præmonstratensian Canons)

30READING (Mitred Benedictine)

75INCHAFFRAY (Augustine Canons)

31ABINGDON (Mitred Benedictine).

76CAMBUSKENNETH (Augustine Canons)

32CHAPTER VI WILTSHIRE: HAMPSHIRE: DEVONSHIRE MALMESBURY: LACOCK: NETLEY: BEAULIEU: ROMSEY: SHERBORNE: CERNE: TAVISTOCK: BUCKLAND: BUCKFASTLEIGH MALMESBURY (Mitred Benedictine)

77PART VIII—SCOTLAND (SOUTHERN COUNTIES)

33MALMESBURY (Mitred Benedictine)

78CHAPTER XIV EDINBURGH or MIDLOTHIAN: BERWICKSHIRE HOLYROOD: DRYBURGH

34LACOCK (Augustine Nuns)

79HOLYROOD (Augustine Canons)

35NETLEY (Cistercian)

80DRYBURGH (Præmonstratensian Canons)

36BEAULIEU (Mitred Cistercian)

81CHAPTER XV ROXBURGHSHIRE MELROSE: KELSO: JEDBURGH

37ROMSEY (Benedictine).

82MELROSE (Cistercian)

38SHERBORNE (Benedictine)