Swainby Abbey

Site of the abbey (2007)

Swainby Abbey was a Premonstratensian abbey in North Yorkshire, England. It was founded in 1187 or 1188 by Helewise, the daughter of Ranulph de Glanville, Sheriff of Yorkshire and later Justiciar for King Henry II. She was the wife of Robert, Lord of Middleham. In 1195, Helewise was buried at the abbey. The monastery was moved to Coverham in 1202.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Coverham Abbey". Coverdale history.

Coordinates: 54°15′53.1″N 1°29′05.4″W / 54.264750°N 1.484833°W / 54.264750; -1.484833


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