Eastminster facts for kids
Eastminster was a special church building called a Cistercian abbey. It was also known as the Abbey of St. Mary de Graces. This abbey was built on Tower Hill in London, right outside the old Roman London Wall. King Edward III started it in 1350. Today, this area is part of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. King Edward gave the abbey some land, including a manor in Shere, Surrey, which later became known as Towerhill because of its connection to the abbey.
Sometimes, people called the site "New Abbey."
In 1375, a person named Sir Nicholas de Loveyne gave the abbey some mills called Crash Mills. These mills were located near the River Thames. Sir Nicholas wanted the monks at the abbey to pray for him forever.
The abbey was closed down in 1538 during a time called the Dissolution of the monasteries. This was when King Henry VIII closed many monasteries in England. After the abbey closed, the site was used for other things. From 1805 to 1966, it was home to the Royal Mint, which is where money is made. Later, the area became known as Royal Mint Court and was used for offices.
Archaeologists did a big dig at the abbey site between 1983 and 1988. They found many clues about the abbey's past. The Museum of London has shared what they learned from these discoveries.
Who Was Buried at Eastminster?
- Sir Nicholas de Loveyne
