L&T Archive 1998-2003

an abbey turned private estate
In Response To: Almost anything, actually.... ()

] Even though they were no longer church property, the original names frequently "stuck," and to this day there are many private estates in Britain which contain the word "abbey" in their names.

One such place was called to our attention here a while ago. A link to the website is below.

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M.T. What's an Abbey supposed to be like?
Almost anything, actually....
an abbey turned private estate
... and another
Recycling the Building
The abbey that JA knew
Don't forget about Abbey School
Reading Abbey
Reading Abbey School in JA's time....
And here are the Abbey Ruins - 1773
Wonderful pictures!
LOL...The Abbey is a bit of a disappointment, isn't it?! nfm
Thanks DeeMac, absolutely perfect (painter contemporary with JA!) nfm
You're very welcome! nfm
Just look at the mud...