A History Of Ford Abbey, Dorsetshire: Late In The County Of Devon (1846)

By M. Allen

Book Overview

A History of Ford Abbey, Dorsetshire: Late in the County of Devon is a book written by M. Allen and published in 1846. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Ford Abbey, a former Cistercian monastery located in the county of Dorset, England. The author traces the history of the abbey from its founding in the 12th century to its dissolution in the 16th century. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the architecture of the abbey, the daily life of the monks, the role of the abbey in the local community, and the impact of the Reformation on the abbey and its inhabitants. The author also includes a number of illustrations and maps to help readers better understand the abbey and its surroundings. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Ford Abbey or the history of monasticism in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169127878
• ISBN13: 9781169127876
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"