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Event detail for site: Neathc. 1196: RelocationThe uncertainty of the monks' situation at Neath prompted them to consider relocating to Exford, Somerset. These plans were abandoned with the foundation of Cleeve Abbey (c. 1197), only a few miles from Exford. Bibliographical sourcesPrinted sourcesStatuta Capitulorum Generalium Ordinis Cisterciensis ab Anno 1116 ad Annum 1786, 8 vols, ed. Josef Canivez (Louvain, 1933-1941) pp. 217, 235-6 Medieval Religious Houses, England and Wales, ed. R. Neville Hadcock and David Knowles (Harlow, 1971) pp. 112, 117 Robinson, David M., The Cistercians in Wales: Architecture and Archaeology 1130-1540, Society of Antiquaries of London, Research Committee Report (London, 2006) p. 261 Other events in the history of this site1130: Foundation - Neath was founded as a Savigniac house by Richard de Granville and Constance. [9 sources][1 archives]
1147: A change of order - The Savigniac Order joined the Cistercian family and Neath duly became an abbey of Cistercian monks. [1 sources] c.1196: Relocation - The uncertainty of the monks' situation at Neath prompted them to consider relocating to Exford, Somerset. [3 sources] c.1200: Episcopal confirmation - Henry of Abergavenny, bishop of Llandaff, probably issued his charter concerning the abbey's lands in Llandaff soon after the monks' failure to relocate to Somerset. [1 sources][1 archives] 1207: Royal confirmation - The community acquired charters of confirmation from King John. [4 sources] 1210: Royal visitor - King John stopped off at the house en route to Ireland (Friday 21 May). [1 sources] 1224: Destruction - One of Neath's houses was destroyed by the rebel, Morgan Gam, lord of Afan. [2 sources] c.1250: Deposition - Abbot Robert was removed from office and excommunicated. [1 sources] 1269: Internal problems - Abbot Adam of Carmarthen (c. 1266-89) wrote to the General Chapter concerning the conduct of certain lay-brothers of Neath. [3 sources] c.1280: Building work - The monks began to build a new church. [1 sources] 1284: Royal visit - Edward I visited the abbey. [2 sources] 1289: Agreement - The abbey made an agreement with its patron, Earl Gilbert de Clare. [3 sources] c.1291: Wealth - At this time Neath was one of the richest houses in medieval Wales. [4 sources] 1316: Destruction - Neath was reputedly devastated during the rebellion of Llywelyn Bren. [3 sources] 1326: Royal fugitive - Edward II sought refuge at Neath from 4-10 November, while moving around Wales for his safety. [2 sources] 1336: Royal confirmation - Edward III responded to the abbot of Neath's request to confirm the abbey's grants and privileges. [4 sources] c.1405: Destruction - Neath suffered extensively during the Glyn Dŵr rebellion. [3 sources] 1424-1441: Recovery - Under Abbot Thomas Franklin, Neath enjoyed a period of recovery leading to prosperity. [2 sources] 1468: Confirmation - Richard Neville, earl of Warwick and lord of Glamorgan, issued the community a significant charter confirming all its privileges and resources from the twelfth century. [3 sources] c.1500: Abbatial suite - The southern end of the dormitory and refectory was modified to make a private suite for the abbot. [1 sources] 1510-1539: Reputation - Under Abbot Leyshon Thomas, Neath enjoyed a lofty reputation. [2 sources] c.1535: Wealth - According to the Valor Ecclesiasticus the abbey had a net annual income of £132 7s 7d. [3 sources] 1539: Dissolution - In February the house was suppressed. [3 sources] |
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