Dissolution of Byland Abbey
- When
- 1538–1539
- Where
- Byland Abbey
- Episodes
- 2
Byland Abbey in North Yorkshire was dissolved in November 1538, when its community consisted of 25 monks and an abbot. The site was subsequently granted to Sir William Pickering in 1539.
Episodes
- Dissolution of Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey was dissolved in November 1538, leaving a community of 25 monks and an abbot.
- Grant to Sir William Pickering
In 1539, the dissolved abbey's site was granted to Sir William Pickering.
Background and detail
Background. Byland Abbey operated in North Yorkshire with a historical complement of 36 monks and 100 lay brothers in the late 12th century. By the time of its dissolution, the community had declined to 25 monks and an abbot.
Dissolution. The abbey was formally dissolved in November 1538. At this time, the institution hosted only 25 monks and an abbot, marking the end of its monastic operations.
Aftermath. Following the dissolution, the abbey's site was granted to Sir William Pickering in 1539. This transfer moved the property from monastic to lay control.
People involved
- Sir William Pickering · Recipient of the abbey site
Sources
- Byland Abbey Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
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