Alnwick Abbey (Denwick)
Alnwick Abbey. Photo by Harry Rowland.
(Centred NU 178140) Alnwick Abbey. Premonstratensian (remains of) (founded AD 1147). (1)
Founded AD 1147 and dissolved AD 1539. Between 1379 and 1491, the number of resident canons rose from 17 to 22, and prior to suppression there were between 20 and 30. (2)
The site is roughly semi-circular in plan, a precinct wall forming the diameter, and the River Aln the circumference. The church stood central to the area with the domestic buildings extending to the River. (3)
Excavation in 1889 fully disclosed the ground plan which has been permanently marked on the ground. Almost everywhere the walls had been removed to the foundations. See map diagram. (4)
The gate house (see photographs) is the only remnant of the Abbey. A surface ground plan of the church and claustral buildings laid down in tarmac after the 19th century excavations has largely disintegrated, so that it is traceable only in part and with difficulty. (5)
Late 14th century gatehouse with minor late 18th/19th century alterations and restoration. Roofed. Perpendicular style. The abbey was founded in 1147 by Eustace Fitz-John and was famous for its relics. (6)
Scheduled. (7)
NU 179 141. Alnwick Abbey. Scheduled No ND/62. (8a)
Additional Reference (8b-c)
General association with HER 4256 (St Margarets Grange And Chapel), HER 4490 (St Leonards Hospital), HER 5561 (Guyzance Priory). (8)
Founded AD 1147 and dissolved AD 1539. Between 1379 and 1491, the number of resident canons rose from 17 to 22, and prior to suppression there were between 20 and 30. (2)
The site is roughly semi-circular in plan, a precinct wall forming the diameter, and the River Aln the circumference. The church stood central to the area with the domestic buildings extending to the River. (3)
Excavation in 1889 fully disclosed the ground plan which has been permanently marked on the ground. Almost everywhere the walls had been removed to the foundations. See map diagram. (4)
The gate house (see photographs) is the only remnant of the Abbey. A surface ground plan of the church and claustral buildings laid down in tarmac after the 19th century excavations has largely disintegrated, so that it is traceable only in part and with difficulty. (5)
Late 14th century gatehouse with minor late 18th/19th century alterations and restoration. Roofed. Perpendicular style. The abbey was founded in 1147 by Eustace Fitz-John and was famous for its relics. (6)
Scheduled. (7)
NU 179 141. Alnwick Abbey. Scheduled No ND/62. (8a)
Additional Reference (8b-c)
General association with HER 4256 (St Margarets Grange And Chapel), HER 4490 (St Leonards Hospital), HER 5561 (Guyzance Priory). (8)
N4505
EXCAVATION, Excavation at Alnwick Abbey 1884; HOPE, W H ST J
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