A brief history of Rushen Abbey

RUSHEN ABBEY

Ballasalla, Isle of Man.

www.rushenabbey.iofm.net

Centre for Manx Studies
Laare-Studeyrys Manninagh
6 Kingswood Grove, Douglas
Isle of Man IM1 3LX

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A brief history of Rushen Abbey

"A monastery of St. Leoc".

Founding as a Savignac Abbey in 1134.

Troubled Times (The 14th Century)

Power Struggle (1405-1532)

The Dissolution (1537-1611)

Farming (1611-1663)

Robbing of the stone to build a "fine country house" (c1765)

A School for Young Ladies (c1800-1846)

The Abbey Hotel

Jam Factory

Strawberry & Cream Teas

Closed to the public (except for "The Academy Night Club")

Bought by the Isle of Man Government (1998)

A Manx National Heritage Site (2000)

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