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Garendon Abbey

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Leicestershire (2 castles) 

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Very little if any at all

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No Access - Private

 Location52.7744,-1.2573 (Google Maps) DirectionsN/A
 County

Leicestershire (2 castles) 

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 Remains

Very little if any at all

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No Access - Private

 Location
52.7744,-1.2573
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arendon Abbey was the first of five abbeys whose parent was Waverley Abbey. Garendon was founded in 1133 by Robert, the Earl of Leicester.

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  • Waverley Abbey
  • Bordesley Abbey
  • Biddlesden Abbey
  • A .. Z List of Medieval Buildings

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1133

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Foundation of Garendon Abbey

A Cistercian abbey founded by monks from Waverley Abbey. ¹

1138

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Foundation of Bordesley Abbey

Waleran, the earl of Worcester founds a new Cistercian abbey with help from monks from Garendon. ¹

1147

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Foundation of Biddlesden Abbey

Biddlesden Abbey, a new Cistercian abbey was founded in 1147 by Ernald de Bosco with monks from Garendon. ¹

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Selection of references used:

  • 1. Various, The Cistercian Abbeys of Britain, 1998, ISBN:0-7134-8392-X

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