monks of Gloucester Abbey
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The monks of Gloucester Abbey were a medieval Benedictine community in England known for their religious, cultural, and architectural contributions, including the enhancement of royal tombs and the development of Gloucester Cathedral.
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Benedictine monastic community
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medieval Christian religious community ⓘ |
| activeInPeriod | Middle Ages NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
royal burials at Gloucester
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shrine of King Edward II NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| basedAt |
Gloucester Abbey
NERFINISHED
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Gloucester Cathedral NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| contributedTo |
Gothic architecture in England
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Perpendicular Gothic style at Gloucester Cathedral ⓘ development of Gloucester as an ecclesiastical center ⓘ |
| country | Kingdom of England ⓘ |
| culturalLegacy |
influence on English ecclesiastical art and architecture
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preservation of religious traditions in Gloucester region ⓘ |
| dissolutionContext | Dissolution of the Monasteries under Henry VIII ⓘ |
| economicActivities |
collection of tithes and rents
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management of agricultural estates ⓘ |
| engagedIn |
manuscript production
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pastoral care in the surrounding area ⓘ scholarly and liturgical writing ⓘ |
| followedRule | Rule of Saint Benedict NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| governedBy | abbot of Gloucester ⓘ |
| heritageStatusOfSite |
Gloucester Cathedral is a Grade I listed building
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Gloucester Cathedral is part of a scheduled ancient monument NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| knownFor |
architectural patronage at Gloucester Abbey
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cultural contributions in medieval England ⓘ development of Gloucester Cathedral ⓘ enhancement of royal tombs ⓘ religious life and liturgical observance ⓘ |
| languageOfLiturgy | Latin ⓘ |
| laterPartOf | Diocese of Gloucester NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
England
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Gloucester NERFINISHED ⓘ Gloucestershire ⓘ |
| memberOf | Benedictine monastic province in England ⓘ |
| partOf | Diocese of Worcester NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| patron | various local churches and chapels ⓘ |
| religion | Roman Catholicism ⓘ |
| religiousOrder | Order of Saint Benedict NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| successorInstitution | Gloucester Cathedral chapter NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supportedBy |
noble benefactors
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royal patronage ⓘ |
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