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Although most text books and reference books state that the dissolution of the monasteries (ie. abbeys, priories, friaries, etc.) happened between 1536 and 1539, a number of monasteries survived into 1540.
These include (with date of dissolution in brackets): Egglestone Abbey (5 January 1540); Shap Abbey (12-14 January 1540); Westminster Abbey (16 January 1540); Worcester Priory (18 January 1540); Shewsbury Priory (24 January 1540); Wenlock Priory (26 January 1540); Bolton Priory (29 January 1540); Ampleforth Abbey (29 January 1540); Gloucester Abbey (January 1540); Thetford Priory (16 February 1540); Waltham Abbey (23 March 1540); Gisborough Priory (8 April 1540).
Therefore, the last abbey to be closed under Henry VIII was Waltham Abbey, and the last religious house to be closed (although there may be an obscure one I have missed!) was probably Gisborough Priory.
One abbey, St Benet's Abbey in Norfolk, survived dissolution altogether, as the abbot had been appointed Bishop of Norwich, so the abbey was transferred to the see of Norwich (though most of it was still demolished).
(Dr) Alan Hobson
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When was reading abbey closed?
During 1538 and 1540 Henry VIII closed Reading abbey.
Why did Henry VIII close Westminster Abbey?
Henry VIII is one of the most well known Monarchs of all time. He closed the famous Westminster Abbey because he dissolved the monastery that it housed.
You know Henry VIII closed margam abbey down because of faith and religion?
No, because of how the monks were living in it.
Where was Henry VIII crowned?
Westminster Abbey
What where closed in 1536?
The monestries of England under the reformation introduced by Henry VIII
Was Fountains Abbey founded in 1123?
No, it was not founded in 1123. This famous ruin of an Abbey in the UK was founded in 1132. It was closed by Henry VIII in 1539. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Where did they bury King Henry VIII?
In Westminster Abbey.
What happened to romsey abbey at the time of Henry VIII?
Romsey abbey was not destroyed by Henry VIII because the townspeople raised enough money (£100) to save it. Hope this helps
Where did Parliament sit in the times of Henry viii?
westminster abbey
Why was King Henry VIII buried in Westminster Abbey?
King Henry VIII was not buried in Westminster Abbey. He was buried in St. George's at Windsor Castle because this is what he asked to be done with his body after his death.
Name of the monasteries Henry VIII shut down?
Barney Abbey
Where was Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII married?
They were married at Westminster Abbey.
