Memorials : 4
Location : Bexley, London Borough of Bexley, England
Coordinate : 51.4887830, 0.1284020
Description : Richard de Luci, the chief Justiciar of England under Henry II, founded Lesnes Abbey in 1178. Originally dedicated to St Mary and St Thomas the Martyr, many have speculated the Abbey was founded in repentance for his role in the murder of Thomas Becket. The new monastery was operated under Augustinian rule. However, just a year later, De Luci resigned from office and retired to Lesnes. He died 3 months later and was buried in the Abbey’s chapter house. Lesnes was subsequently kept in the family, with de Luci’s great-granddaughter being raised at Lesnes. Lesnes Abbey has already got its... Read More

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  • Where is Lesnes Abbey?

    Lesnes Abbey is located at Abbey Road, Abbey Wood Bexley, London Borough of Bexley ,Greater London ,England.

  • Lesnes Abbey cemetery's updated grave count on graveviews.com?

    0 memorials

  • Where are the coordinates of the Lesnes Abbey?

    Latitude: 51.4887830
    Longitude: 0.1284020

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