Abbeys and Monasteries in Surrey
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Surrey may not have the monastic riches of some counties - primarily because many of the richest orders like the Cistercians settled far from major population centres, but that does not mean the county is devoid of interest if you are interested in medieval monasteries.
Waverley Abbey was the very first Cistercian Abbey established in England and was founded under the patronage of William Giffard, Bishop of Winchester. The monastery was founded in 1128, and partial remains of the abbey church and a range of monastic buildings still stand in an attractive setting beside the River Wey.
Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey, England, GU9 8EP
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