Sawley Abbey in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire. A Cistercian abbey founded in 1148 that was subject to Henry VIII's dissolution in 1536. After the dissolution, the monks were briefly returned to the abbey during the Pilgrimage of Grace. They remained in possession until the insurrection's collapse and the execution of their abbot, William Trafford in 1537. Grade 1 listed. Free entry.
SAWLEY 01B - Sawley Abbey
Sawley Abbey in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire.
SAWLEY 02A - The Church ruins, Sawley Abbey
Sawley Abbey in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire.
SAWLEY 06A - The drain of Sawley Abbey
Arched stone-lined drain at Sawley Abbey in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire.
SAWLEY 09A - 1960s Archway
Archway, Ribble Valley, Lancashire. This is not a gateway to Sawley Abbey, but an archway constructed in 1962 from stones from the abbey.
SAWLEY 10A - Sawley Bridge
Sawley Bridge (c1800) spanning the River Ribble in the Forest of Bowland AONB, Lancashire.
SAWLEY 12A - River Ribble
The River Ribble at Sawley in the Forest of Bowland AONB, Lancashire.
SAWLEY 15A - The Spread Eagle Inn
The Spread Eagle Inn, Sawley in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire. Early 19th century inn.
