Tower At Ranton Abbey

Heritage listing

Details ELLENHALL 1. 2385 SJ 82 SW 13/5 17.3.53 Tower at Ranton Abbey II* 2. A priory of Austin Canons was founded here circa 1160 by Robert Fitzneel. Virtually the only surviving remains is a fine west tower of the church, a notable example of late medieval design and execution. Ashlar faced with embattled parapet and low pyramidal cap. Below the parapet is a band of ornament. The large west window and doorway below have an attractive hood- mould. The newel stair is contrived in the south east angle. Large blocked arch on east. A portion of walling on the line of the South side of nave has a round-headed doorway with a continuous roll moulding. The monastic buildings were on the south but there are no traces above ground. Footings of the eastern portion of the church have been found but have not been explored. The adjoining late Georgian mansion is a roofless ruin so covered with ivy that it is impossible to inspect the details. It is not included in the list. The description shall be amended to read:- 1. 2385 ELLENHALL SJ 82 SW 13/5 17.3.53 Tower at Ranton Abbey II* 2. A priory of Austin Canons was founded here circa 1160 by Robert Fitzneel. Virtually the only surviving remains is a fine west tower of the church, a notable example of late medieval design and execution. Ashlar faced with embattled parapet and low pyramidal cap. Below the parapet is a band of ornament. The large west window and doorway below have an attractive hood- mould. The newel stair is contrived in the south east angle. Large blocked arch on east. A portion of walling on the line of the South side of nave has a round-headed doorway with a continuous roll moulding. The monastic buildings were on the south but there are no traces above ground. Footings of the eastern portion of the church have been

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.