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Event detail for site: Grace Dieu1484: ResignationJohn Mitulton resigned from the abbacy on account of the persecution of his enemies. Abbot John was described by contemporaries as a good and honest man. People associated with this eventBibliographical sourcesPrinted sourcesRobinson, David M., The Cistercians in Wales: Architecture and Archaeology 1130-1540, Society of Antiquaries of London, Research Committee Report (London, 2006) p. 248 Williams, David H., 'John Mitulton, Abbot of Grace Dieu', Monmouthshire Antiquary, 2: 4 (1968/9), p. 203 Other events in the history of this site1217: Preparation for foundation - John, lord of Monmouth, requested permission from the Cistercian General Chapter to found an abbey in SE Wales. [4 sources]
1226 (24 April): Foundation - Eventually a founding community was sent from Dore Abbey, Herefordshire. [5 sources] 1232: Trouble - The abbot and his monk companion were held captive by Welshmen. [1 sources][1 archives] 1233: Destruction - The house was razed to the ground. [2 sources] 1235: Grant - Henry III granted the monks twenty trees from the Forest of Dean to rebuild their house which had recently been destroyed. [2 sources] 1236: Relocation - The community relocated from its original site (probably on west bank of the R. Trothy) to its present site [2 sources] 1240: Grant - Henry III granted the community four oaks from Grosmont Forest to help with building work. [2 sources] 1253: Grant - Henry III granted the community two oaks from Seinfremy Wood. [2 sources] 1276: Proposed move - The community sought to relocate to escape troubles in the area. [2 sources] c.1291: Wealth - The house had an estimated net income of £18 5s 8d and some 729 ha arable under the plough. [4 sources] 1351: Resignation - Abbot Hugh [or Roger?] of Chepstow sought to resign from office for he felt the burden of administering the monastery was too great. [4 sources] c.1356: Patronage - Henry, duke of Lancaster and lord of Monmouth (d. 1361), granted the community the chantry chapel in Monmouth Castle. [2 sources] 1484: Resignation - John Mitulton resigned from the abbacy on account of the persecution of his enemies. [2 sources] 1521: Contributions to the General Chapter - The abbot of Neath collected a contribution of 3s 4d from Grace Dieu to send to the General Chapter. [1 sources] c.1535: Wealth - According to the Valor Ecclesiasticus the house had an income of only £19 4s 4d. [3 sources][1 archives] 1536 : Suppression - The abbey was dissolved on 3 September 1536, under the 1536 Act of Suppression. [3 sources] |
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