Stocking Abbey

Stocking Abbey was an abbey in the village of Oldstead, North Yorkshire, England.[1]

The abbey at Stocking was built in 1147, originally for Savigniac monks, but soon became Cistercian. It was meant to be a temporary establishment as no suitable site for a permanent settlement had been found yet.[2] The monks that worshipped at Stocking moved to Byland Abbey 30 years later in 1177.[3]

Excavations and archaeological investigations have offered evidence that the cloister and small stone church may have existed on the site of Oldstead Hall, though the proof is not conclusive.[4]

References

  1. ^ Beadle, Brian (19 March 2010). "A cycle ride to Byland Abbey and Rievaulx". York Press. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
  2. ^ "History of Byland Abbey". www.english-heritage.org.uk. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
  3. ^ Jecock, Marcus; Burn, Andrew; Brown, Graham; Oswald, Al. "Byland Abbey, Ryedale, North Yorkshire; Archaeological Survey and investigation" (PDF). English Heritage. p. 26. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
  4. ^ Historic England. "STOCKING ABBEY (57386)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 4 January 2016.

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