Forde Abbey, Thorncombe, Dorset
This Cistercian abbey was founded in 1136 as a daughter house to Waverley. It moved to its present site from Brightley in 1141 and was dissolved in 1539. Surviving parts of the abbey include the 12th century chapterhouse which was converted to a chapel in the 17th century, 13th century Dormitory and Cloisters and a 15th century porch. The site was converted into a country house in 1649 and has 18th century and 20th century additions.
