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
- A History of the County of Warwick, Volume 2 (1908) pp 78-81 from British History Online
- Warwickshire County Council Timtrail
Coordinates: 52°20′21″N 1°32′05″W / 52.3393°N 1.5347°W
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