Hailes Abbey, Stanway, Gloucestershire. Hailes Abbey and its Environs. Analytical Earthwork Survey and Investigation
Author(s): Graham Brown
An analytical survey and investigation was carried out by the English Heritage Swindon Archaeological Investigation Team of the earthworks in the three pasture fields bordering the Cistercian monastery at Hailes in Gloucestershire. These fields formed part of the monastic precinct and contained a number of earthwork features including the site of a mill, fish ponds, the gate house, building platforms, gardens, and part of the probable inner court boundary. In addition to the earthwork survey, the surrounding landscape was investigated. Here the area of the monastic precinct has been established as well as the water management and the site of the home grange (the grange included a homestead, sheep house, dove-cot and barns). The location of a park, which probably dates to the medieval period, has also been identified. Evidence of the post-suppression phase of occupation has also survived. Following the suppression of the abbey in 1539, the west range of the abbey was converted into a secular manor house, with an enclosed garden in the former cloister, and another garden beyond the former monastic infirmary.
- Report Number:
- 29/2006
- Series:
- Research Department Reports
- Pages:
- 46
- Keywords:
- Survey Monastery cistercian post suppression house Landscape Water Management
