I beleive this was extensively demolished/rebuilt immediately
post-Dissolution by Edward Seymour or rather by his sidekick John Thynne of
Longleat fame and I don't think there has ever been an archaeological
excavation there - but you never know...
I have come across a court case (post Dissolution) but as I remember (i.e.
referring to notes!) it was to do with drainage...I'd be very interested in
knowing if anything else is there. It went to the Crown so there may be
something in 'The King's Works'
Best Wishes,
John A.W. Lock
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From: Julia Mortimer <[log in to unmask]>
To: medieval-religion <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2000 9:24 AM
Subject: Syon Abbey
> I am trying to find out about the architectural form of the 15th centry
Syon Abbey at Isleworth. I have gleaned the precise location and extent
from Aungier's history of Syon Abbey and understand from the Additions to
the Rule that male and female space was strictly segregated within the
church but I wonder if anyone knows of extant plans for the building, knows
whether is was built around a central cloister, or any other information
that would help to build a clearer picture of the space occupied by Syon.
>
> Many thanks
> Julia Mortimer
> Birkbeck College
>
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