Remains of Reading Abbey: a Cluniac and Benedictine monastery - Reading (UA)
Substantial standing remains of abbey established by Henry I in 1121. The majority of the ruins including the gatehouse, refectory wall and elements within the ownership of St James's church have been repaired. The mill arch, C12 to C13, is the surviving western wall of the Abbey Mill. The original flint rubble wall faces have been much repaired with inset areas of chalk ashlar and brickwork. There are areas of re-pointing in hard cement mortar and open joints. Implementation of repairs and long-term management is required.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Reading Abbey: A Cluniac And Benedictine Monastery And Civil War Earthwork.
- Heritage Category:
- Scheduled Monument
- List Entry Number:
- 1007932
- Local Planning Authority:
- Reading (UA)
- Site Type:
- Religious ritual and funerary > Religious house
Location
- Building Name:
- Remains of Reading Abbey: a Cluniac and Benedictine monastery
- Unitary Authority:
- Reading (UA)
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Reading East
- Region:
- London and South East
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Fair
- Occupancy / Use:
- Not applicable
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Local authority, multiple owners
- Designation:
- Scheduled Monument, 14 LBs, part in RPG grade II, part in CA
Contact Details
Rachel James 0207 973 3153
