Stoneleigh Abbey Gatehouse
- Stoneleigh Abbey Gatehouse
Stoneleigh Abbey Gatehouse is the 14th century gatehouse to the medieval Stoneleigh Abbey which was established near Stoneleigh, Warwickshire in the 12th century. It is a Grade I listed building.
The red brick Decorated style Gatehouse, built in 1346 by Abbot Adam de Hokele, is all that remains visible of the monastic buildings.
References
* [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=36496 "A History of the County of Warwick, Volume 2" (1908) pp 78-81 from British History Online]
* [http://timetrail.warwickshire.gov.uk/detail.aspx?monuid=WA2904 Warwickshire County Council Timtrail]
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