In Kent.

The abbey was founded from Premontre by Hugh its first abbot, who received grants of land from various people including Richard I, in 1193.

The church was built in the13th century.  The tower was possibly added at north side of nave in the 14th century.  There was a 2 aisle chapter house.  The refectory was built over an undercroft.  There was an infirmary to the east or south-east of the claustral block;  it had an aisleless hall but no chapel  (CLAPHAM).

In 1291 the temporal income was nearly £28 and several churches were served by the canons.

1475:  11 canons including the abbot;  1478:  7 ditto;  1482:  6 ditto;  1488:  12 ditto;  1491:  8 ditto;  1494:  10 ditto and including 2 novices;  1497:  10 ditto;  1500:  11 ditto including 3 novices.

In 1500 the buildings were reported to be in disrepair.

Daughter house:  Blackwose

Net income c. 1535:  £98

The abbey was suppressed in 1536  (KNOWLES).
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