Vaudey Abbey

Vaudey Abbey was an English Cistercian abbey. It was founded in 1147 by William, Count of Aumale, Earl of York. Its site is within the Grimsthorpe Castle park, in Lincolnshire, 6 km northwest of Bourne on the A151, but there are no remains of the Abbey aside from earthworks.

The Victoria County History contains a substantial report and a list of Abbots.

Read more about Vaudey Abbey:  Foundation, Prosperity, Dissolution

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