TITCHFIELD ABBEY

First built in the 13th century, Titchfield Abbey in Hampshire was the home of a community of Premonstratensian canons. The canons lived communally, like monks, but also preached and served as priests in the local community. After the Suppression of the Monasteries, Henry VIII gave the abbey to Sir Thomas Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton, who transformed the buildings into a grand Tudor mansion called Place House. The most impressive feature of the abbey today is a grand turreted gatehouse, which was built across the nave of the church.

Read more about the history of Titchfield Abbey.

BEFORE YOU GO

Access: Be aware that some of the site is uneven.

Opening Times: Between April and September the abbey is open daily from 10am-5pm. Between October and March it is open from 10am-4pm, daily. View details.

Parking: There is a small car park onsite.