Cistercian monasteries

[angela petyt]

Those interested in how monasteries affected medieval life may like to read three articles I have written about Cistercian monasteries in Yorkshire - The themes explored include how the Cistercians contributed greatly to economic growth and also their controversial policy of depopulating villages too close to monastic buildings.

Angela Petyt

[lampreyo]

I realise that you specified your interest in Yorkshire abbeys and I have an interest in the above as my namesake was thre abbess during the period above. Can you put me n toch with any one who has researeched this abbey Thank you Oliver Lamprey

[AnnB]

Hello Oliver

I know nothing about Canonsleigh Abbey, but a look at the National Archives site has produced some information which you may be able to follow up. The link is http://www.nra.nationalarchives.gov.uk/nra/searches/sidocs.asp?SIR=O65366

Do any of your Lampr(e)ys come from the Braunton area of North Devon?

Best wishes
Ann