Beaulieu Abbey

Beaulieu Abbey, grid reference SU389026, was a Cistercian abbey located in Hampshire, England. It was founded in 1203–1204 by King John and (uniquely in Britain) peopled by 30 monks sent from the abbey of Cîteaux in France, the mother house of the Cistercian order. The Medieval Latin name of the monastery was Bellus Locus Regis ('The beautiful place of the king') or more verbose monasterium Belli loci Regis Two other names of this location are: Bewley (16th century) and Beaulie (17th century).

Beaulieu Abbey

Beaulieu Abbey, grid reference SU389026, was a Cistercian abbey located in Hampshire, England. It was founded in 1203–1204 by King John and (uniquely in Britain) peopled by 30 monks sent from the abbey of Cîteaux in France, the mother house of the Cistercian order. The Medieval Latin name of the monastery was Bellus Locus Regis ('The beautiful place of the king') or more verbose monasterium Belli loci Regis Two other names of this location are: Bewley (16th century) and Beaulie (17th century).