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Cerne Abbey is a ruined Benedictine monastery at Cerne Abbas, Dorset. The abbey was founded in 987 by Æthelmær the Stout. Following the Dissolution, the buildings were mainly demolished. Abbey House (English Heritage Grade I Listed 1323849) occupies the site of the gatehouse and incorporates parts of it. The Guest House (English Heritage Grade I Listed 1119470) dates from the later 15th century, probably under abbot John Vanne (1458-70). A late 14th-century tithe barn, converted into a house in the 18th century, also survives (English Heritage Grade I listed 1119439). There is a 15th-century octagonal cross in the churchyard (English Heritage Grade I listed 1119471). The monument is within the council area of Dorset.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1002681.

Place Type: Ecclesiastical Monument
Historic County: Dorset
Lat, Long: 50.811585,-2.475083
Grid Reference: ST 6662 0144
Civil Parish: Cerne Abbas CP
Council Area: Dorset CA
Police Area: Dorset PA

GBPN ID: 300773
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Cerne_Abbey,_Dorset_300773

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