Dissolution of the Monasteries – part 1

The video discusses the impact of the suppression of English religious houses in 1539, highlighting the closure of monasteries and abbeys by 1540. Some religious houses survived as cathedrals or parish churches, while others were repurposed or dismantled for materials. The proceeds from the sale of monastic properties were used to fund wars, but the economic benefits were questionable. Many monks and nuns adapted by marrying or learning trades.

What were some of the uses of the materials from the stripped-down religious houses?

What were the financial implications of selling monastic properties?