Lavendon Abbey

Bucks

Founded as abbey of St John the Baptist by John de Bidun between 1155 and 1158 with 13 canons, daughter of Sulby.

Temporal income in 1291:  over £34.  In financial difficulties in late 14th century

1478:  4 churches being served by the canons

Between 1491 and 1500:  12 canons including abbot and 2 canons serving as vicars.  Before the suppression there were 11 canons including 2 novices, 4 impotent persons, 18 servants and 2 children

Daughter:  Blackwose Priory

Net income c. 1535:  £79

Surrendered 1536  (KNOWLES)

No remains above ground but moat and some foundation mounds mark the site (CLAPHAM)