An interesting and peaceful medieval ruin, Lilleshall Abbey was one of a small number of monasteries belonging to the Arrouaisian branch of the Augustinian canons. The abbey was founded by two brothers, who inherited the lands and had connections to the Bishop of London, and the abbey was seen as a royal foundation, which gave more responsibilities and advantages during its operation.
Following the Reformation of Monasteries, the abbey was able to remain active for two extra years, until the Abbot voluntarily gave Lilleshall to the Crown. The estate was gifted to Henry VIII's agent William Cavendish, who sold the abbey and associated buildings to James Leveson, a rich merchant with royal charter, in 1538. The Leveson family converted the abbey into a home, which remained in the family until Richard Leveson turned the home into a fortified garrison during the English Civil War. During this War the abbey was badly damaged after being under siege from Parlamentary forces. The family built another grand house on another part of the estate and the abbey was left to ruin.
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