the canons, these were concealed beneath the spiral staircases installed in Wriothesley's reconstruction, and therefore escaped being torn out with the rest of the tiles along the cloister walk. In winter, the tiles are covered over with sand by English Heritage staff in order to protect them from damage in the cold weather. The abbey has been the setting for concerts, including folk and blues festivals and open-air theatre and is now under the care of English Heritage. It is open to the public. See also Peter des Roches Beaulieu Abbey Halesowen Abbey References Sources External links Titchfield Abbey information at English Heritage: opening times, history, audio tour and images The Stuarts at Titchfield: article about the visits of Stuart monarchs to Titchfield. Includes many images of present-day ruins. Date accessed: 9 July VCH entry on Titchfield Abbey: 'Houses of Premonstratensian canons: Abbey of Titchfield', A History of the County of Hampshire: Volume II (1973), pp. 181-186 Old pictures of Titchfield Abbey from the official site of the Premonstratensian order Titchfield Festival Theatre Titchfield Abbey notes and photographs Detailed historical record for Titchfield Abbey Abbeys in Hampshire English Heritage sites in Hampshire Borough of Fareham Houses in Hampshire Premonstratensian monasteries in England Tourist attractions in Hampshire 1537 disestablishments in England 1222 establishments in England Christian monasteries established in the 13th century Ruined abbeys and monasteries Ruins in Hampshire Titchfield Monasteries dissolved under the English Reformation