Whitland Abbey

I am trying to prepare drawing of the Cistercian Abbey. Other than a few corner stones and column bases it has completely disappeared. Sad as it is an important part of Whitlands History and Heritage

The drawings below are speculative. They are based on Archaeological surveys beneath ground level conducted primarily by Dyfed Archeology around 1994 so are accurate in that respect, but above ground the drawings are based on reliable information and documentation. It seems the Cistercian’s had a particular set of rules regarding the layout of the rooms and areas within the Abbey which I hope to explain as I progress the drawings. I am open to any comments or constructive guidance about the drawings and the Abbey

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Monk-Choir
Rood-Screen4
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Church from North West
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View from South East corner

View from West towards the North
water supply drainage

Possible drainage and water supply layout
rood screen square
along church hl square

View looking towards Altar
lay alter straw square

Lay Brothers Altar
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Monks choir and High Altar
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View looking from North East
North-west

View looking from NorthWest
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Presbytery Piscina and triple Sedilia
Looking East1

Looking towards East from Cloister
looking south

Looking towards South from Cloister
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Lay Brothers night stairs into Church
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Entrance into Lane from  South and West ranges

View looking towards main door
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Main door and Lay Brothers Choir

Monk Choir square

Presbytery and High Altar
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View looking from South West
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View looking from South East
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View looking from South
looking North

Looking towards North from Cloister
looking west

Looking towards West from Cloister
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Lane between Cloister and West  Range
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Entrance into Lane from West range
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Gateway through Western Range to Lane beyond
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Main Gateway into Abbey outer precinct
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Speculative site plan and Possible water supply

All of the drawings are likely to change as more information becomes available