We Found an ABANDONED Land Rover and Graves at a Vacant Property!

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In this explore we take a trek into the woods to locate an interesting find on Google maps.
Littered in a smallish wooded area lies the final resting place of A number of Land Rovers, and an abandoned graveyard full of gravestones dedicated to Nuns and Monks.
Join us as we explore this strange location and find out what happened.
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[@bmhollie]

The English Benedictine Order of Nuns in preference to Sister called themselves Dame. Its a Convent burial ground. Must have been a convent some where in the locality.

[@MrBobbalus]

As someone has already commented, the cross markers are graves of Benedictine nuns. The Benedictine order used the term Dame in preference to Sister. The two larger stone crosses were for the priory wardens. The abbreviation OSB means Ordo Sancti Benedicti or Order of Saint Benedict. I'm guessing that there was a priory on that site in the past & a lot of the horticultural items & materials would've been for their gardens & allotments, as they would've been largely self-sufficient.

[@clarepartrick1066]

There is nothing better then watch Alex, Ned , Ed and Steve on cold Sunday evening with their entertaing finds.👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@paulvamos7319]

😂 Agreed!;🎉

[@daphnerosemoon9843]

true

[@leechantler9634]

Brilliant videos, well done Alex, ned, Ed and Steve. Very entertaining watch.

[@roomullan3050]

The Benedictine Ladies of the Monastery of the Glorious Assumption of Our Blessed Lady The English Benedictine Monastery of the Glorious Assumption of Our Blessed Lady was founded in 1597/8 in Brussels by Lady Mary Percy. The Community were expelled by the French revolutionary forces in 1794, and on their return to England, were provided with accommodation in Winchester where they remained until they outgrew the premises in 1857. Their new home at Old Hall, East Bergholt was extended considerably until WWII, when it was requisitioned by the War Office. After the war the Community decided to move again, the buildings at St Mary's Abbey being so poorly maintained by the troops who had used it as a transit camp. Their final move, in 1945, was to Frensham Hall, near Haslemere. The order was suppressed in 1975, by Bishop Michael George Bowen, and the last Nuns moved out to various other houses in 1976.

[@macwarrior59]

Thanks for that, it saved me a lot of research 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jimmime]

WOW! You found two graveyards, one for people, one for Land Rovers! Thanks, Alex, and Eddy, take care, see ya next week.

[@rebeccamayers2056]

Those stone steps leading up to a flat surface now taken over by trees probably was a building foundation. I really think yous should go back there. And search more about the cemetery. Great find leaves many questions

[@russellstanford4584]

Another excellent find guys. I think u will find the AA caravan was used for travelling round markets and outside motorway services for signing up 4 the AA. keep having fun and bringing us along. Peace Russ.

[@jeremy5363]

The mystery of the missing Abbey. Pretty sure you walked into it at the top of those stairs. Great Explore!

[@clareriley]

That tree at 2.47 is amazing. Not ashamed to say I would have hugged it.

[@leechilds3725]

That grave yard was an enigma. It was really interesting 🤔 definitely looked like the greens keeper had given up ! 👍

[@fredrickscott6977]

If only those big redwoods could talk .This place could tell you a lot about social history spanning over a hundred years . Love it 👍👍

[@stevewells-nx8nx]

I am 67 and I can remember seeing those yellow AA vans ! They used to be parked by the side of busy roads ,usually Holiday routes in the Summer months where people could join and become members ! They were common in the early '60's ! The RAC had blue ones ! Great video !

[@pauldurkee4764]

Alex, with those graves that place had to be an old priory. The way that woodland is planted up, lots of ornamental species of trees, to me indicates there was a big house nearby, possibly taken over by a religious order, and demolished at some point. That land rover in the rickety shed was a 1976 model. The crate of blue bottles, they were sherry bottles, Harvey's Bristol Cream. Best wishes from Wales.👍

[@kirkwitney2919]

You can look those people up, the first one was a nun and the second a monk.

[@GlenJDiamond]

I thought the same about the Sherry bottles - pity they weren't "Blue Nun"!!!!

[@pauldurkee4764]

@@GlenJDiamond If you are over a certain age glen, you might remember when the Harvey's Sherry came in a green bottle with a white label. I used to have a swig of my grans sherry.😂

[@andreamallon3062]

Recognised those bottles straight away, my mums favourite tipple back in the day 😁

[@peterworby2049]

Not with all those titled women of which none of them appear in official records

[@stuartfletcher5407]

That was a terrific explore . Must have been a Land Rover dealership at one time . Thanks to Alex and Ed ( Pompeye ) you guys are a good team-up for stuff like this . Will be watching for you next week , Yours in Canada .

[@paulvamos7319]

Thank you for making last year a little more barrable! Looking forward to seeing new videos in the year and years to come! Love from Oklahoma!❤

[@malcolmclarke1016]

What an incredible explore! Looking at those crosses in the graveyard makes me think they were a part of an Abbey or monastery hence the titles of dame and sister etc. Then those Land Rovers? Wow!

[@lissanne9769]

Great video Alec, Ed, Ned, and Steve. At least there were deer there to take away from the scary grounds and utterly strange things left behind. I was wondering if there is a convent in the area, it could be that all of those "Dames" were of a religious order, in nature. It's possible an illness went through the living space, and took all of the women in a few year's time. The history would be interesting. Over here in the US, old (before 1920), many an owner or city's used the cemetery as a dumping ground for all kinds of things. From old cars to unused grave stones, to just plain junk. I've seen it and think it is extremely weird. Thanks, as always for the excellent video guys.

[@sandynewman5533]

Catholic cemetery. Abbess was the head of a convent, the dames would have been those in the convent that had not professed their final vows for the religious order under her leadership. The monk was there to administer the sacraments and offer the Mass for the convent.

[@nannyofmany8315]

That was a lovely little find. Car and Abbey graveyard!! That was odd. All those Priests and Sisters buried there was most peculiar. Then someone plonks a landrover scrap yard next to the cemetery. Incongruous to say the least. Really interesting place tho. Enjoyed!! Thank you guys!

[@Londonfogey]

My wife and I love these videos. Ed is a good laugh and is much more knowledgeable about old stuff than the average Urbex explorer.

[@davegregory2809]

That old series Landy would live again in the right hands. Fascinating place

[@discoequipmenthire]

They used to use those AA caravans to attend events like Carnivals, Motor Sports and classic Car shows etc to tout for business and sign people up to their breakdown service. Probably no coincidence that there is an AA caravan on site with so many Land Rovers around 😂

[@greywebs1944]

Spot on I remember seeing these in the early 80s watching Banger racing and air shows. I wouldn't be surprised if Coventry Car Museum hasn't got any of these on show. Or any other car museum up and down the land ? Always going to get storage for vehicles like this because of filming. Life On Mars a very good example. Proper vehicles back then aswell 👍

[@ospreyyy1]

Dame in the Catholic faith is the order of Benedictine or Cisterine orders. They were not allowed to talk. Worked very hard on the land.

[@jeanroberts5665]

Hi guys nice to have you back hope you are going to loads of videos this year love watching them anyway happy new year ❤😊

[@paulsimpson6807]

This channel is ace 👍 💯 love watching this guy do a top job make good video

[@tracydaniels2577]

Great video guys. Hubby loves the vehicles but tbh I preferred the graves 😅 still really interesting x

[@pda49184]

Blimey, that was an odd one Guy's.. Very interesting and leaves more questions than answers. Brilliant work Alex & Pompeye ..

[@andrewcroft6855]

great stuff as ever gents, keep up the good work. love watching your stuff

[@francehiggs7524]

The more I watch you guys, the more I'm hooked on you. I've even got all the members of the fam watching and we have started to rate bathrooms . Keep on!

[@julieb5707]

This was a fascinating explore. Left me with no many questions. Thanks Alex and Monk Eddie 😅

[@brianrowlands9751]

There is a photograph of Abbess Philomena to be found online - the abbey was suppressed in 1975 and the last nuns left in 1976.

[@petergrinnell2500]

Happy new year to you guys all ways on a Sunday i look forward to wat you have to show us when you are exploring another great find buy you guys keep up the good work mate 🙂👍😋

[@petersutherland2075]

really enjoyed this, thanks for sharing. i cannot walk far these days . jeep them coming fellas

[@TheAmericanCanadian1973]

You never fail to amaze me. After you walked through the cemetery i had to pause it to read the comments. I found it very interesting. Thx for everyone's comments. I hope you find some history or pictures of the place and do a repost. Thx again great Explore

[@martinsmith8572]

You have got me hooked on your adventures, great stuff..

[@davidgillard4995]

Geez I’d love to go on an adventure with you guys. Are you able to find some history on this site and post it if possible. Very strange. 👍🏼🇦🇺

[@R1cky250]

glad your getting more subscribers 🙌! Looking forward to another year of great Explores 👍.!

[@helentucker6407]

Brilliant seeing the nuns graveyard...strange the deaths all occurred in the same period of time..nice one 👍

[@goosexploring]

Hi guys what a fantastic place you've found well done

[@nicholasfuentes3155]

That was an interesting explore, lots of questions that need to be answered! Happy New Year boys!

[@tomthumb6824]

Always great explores on your channel, thanks

[@ACoincidentalLife]

A very curious explore here...🤔I do love an old graveyard or scrapyard on their own, but both together is a treat especially with mystery graves! Thanks!

[@paulsparkycresswellthetrav8919]

great explore as usual nice to see Grandpa ED

[@maverickflint1991]

Good morning. So good to see you guys again and know your ok!!!😊👍

[@rebeccabailey9258]

The first literal outdoor toilet rating, LOL! Spot on! Oh Deer! They were beautiful! I think the last one, so reluctant to leave, wanted to be a part of the explore! Loved it! Obviously a very peaceful property with the cemetery on the grounds. A rather sizable one and old, but not as old as expected. The close dates of death were odd. A Dame cemetery. Wow! So glad you read the stones. Shame, regarding the Land Rover. Looked in very good shape. The other lot of the old Land Rovers was definitely creepy! Reminded me of the American film, Wrong Turn! A very unusual property! Glad you shared the explore.

[@bobnoaks1977]

Thanks for yet another great video guys. I'd guess the graves are from a retirement home for nuns and monks - they were all old together and passed on within a few years of each other.

[@kittymisshello]

What a nice little explore , and hope you find some more info on that graveyard very interesting !!

[@VacantHaven]

Thank you for the donation Kitty, apologies I was late for the premier! 😁👍👍

[@kittymisshello]

@@VacantHaven No worries Alex !

[@markpinder3255]

the way you's take the piss out of each other is my entertainment. love the vids

[@HooliganOutdoorsUK]

Great explore guys! 🤘🏻

[@KatherineD0506]

Two grave yards in one great viedeo left me with more questions than i thought it would looked up some of the headstones for dames but couldn't find any of the of ones buried there. Have one of you a drone and the time to go back and get an arial view to see if there are any churches or houses close by.

[@chrisenki83]

Another great explore. Wonder what the history of the graveyard is. Watching you guys takes me back to my younger days before the daily grind got in the way. Myself and 3 friends used to ride our BMX's around everywhere looking for places to have a nose and a wander. It's a shame to think that when sites like this and the interiors you visit are due to be 'deleted', that alot of the rare and antique finds will be destroyed, either by mistake or those who don't care for the objects that someone once held dear to them. Keep up the wanderings guys!

[@rubysmith3143]

Lady Philomena Holcroft, Abbess of St Mary's Abbey, East Bergholt.

[@fayking9811]

Looking forward to seeing you all tonight guy's

[@john0597]

Hi guys it's John here from East London love you Videos Carry On the good work

[@user-ch9lw7cs2k]

What a great find very interesting!

[@jennycampbell5236]

Awesome. Reading all the comments it appear that the property was once an Abbey graveyard. Seems a shame to not keep the cemetery looked after. So much scrap metal. it could all be recycled.

[@geraldtrigg1063]

Another great video guys , the tractor Is a FORDSON MAJOR

[@nchappyday02]

Great to be live. 🎉

[@Helenas_little_world]

The AA used to park those caravans up in supermarket car parks, car shows and air shows to promote the AA and sign up members. The RAC did the same, but they all went to the tent style later. If I remember it was late 80's early 90's

[@user-ch9lw7cs2k]

Love it when you fjnd places like this

[@dazzbedford68]

Slightly weird all those graves, then all the early Discoverys. The chassis in the shed would be worth a mint to someone restoring an old Defender

[@johnallen474]

the landy at around 33min in you commented on the exhaust its not its a air intake which allows it to wade deep water.

[@KennyRigby-pd1vv]

Fantastic Find guys 👍

[@markbillitt2916]

Hi I really enjoyed this explore you did, the blue tractor was a Fordson Dexter

[@V111HRD]

Fascinating stuff guys 👍

[@WacKEDmaN]

nice find yet again!... yas always come through with the interesting shit!... im intrigued with this place... have yas done any research on it yet? im interested to find out what it was..and why all them graves..

[@bonobo2go]

Dames....Catholic nuns - Benedictine or Cistercian orders who preferred the title Dame to Sister.

[@Llamadosalvaje]

Amazing places there mate!

[@debbiestoyles1141]

Very weird finding a cemetery out in the middle of nowhere. I think the history on this would be very interesting

[@samandbencolliesurbex577]

The oSB on the headstones stands for order of st Benedictine. An order of monks, the cemetery lists the females as dames, the Benedictine order referred to senior nuns as Dame and younger ones as sister. I would hazard a guess you had found a monastic cemetery

[@victoriacarlisle4715]

Love it 😊

[@sbdiaries]

So cool 😎 guys a wonderful old property and its massive old land and range rovers ❤🙋♥️

[@Gav_Rez]

Another fantastic vid boys 🛻🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙

[@janelovesy2399]

So so interesting !!

[@andreamallon3062]

Very interesting wee explore, must do some research on it. 🧐

[@daphnerosemoon9843]

That was very good ,I liked that. I enjoy a good grave yard. Poor nuns not being able to speak. Don't tell my hubby, he'll want me to join them. Shame there was no convent to explore, maybe they lived in the sheds? Maybe they were really a gang of Range Rover thieves. ? Maybe the Royal Family are looking for their missing Rovers.? You guys are so much fun and give an old lady a good giggle. Love you lots 💖💖💖💖nearly forgot bit late but there's a Xmas card on its way. 🎅Sincerely wishing you all a very happy and healthy New Year 🎉🎉🎉🎉🥂🥂🥂🥂

[@roomullan3050]

A A caravan type things were doted around the country in lay-bys. There was one on the A21 at Goudhurst in the 80s. The idea was you could pull up and join or ask questions

[@user-ue3vy3yz7g]

nice 1 lads keep em coming

[@undriveable4507]

as some one who owns a series 3 landy that window isn’t meant to drop down like that it’s just rusted out and has callapsed

[@sheilad83]

#Alex, Deers! Dinner! Are whitetailed deer common there? Actually i just got thru eating a deer roast! Roasted venison w/potatos, celery, carrots and onions! Damn it was good. My hubs harvest from last weekend! We love some deer meat here in Alabama! If you were here i would feed you both! 🦌😁😘

[@hazelduerdoth4333]

Oh wow what a find id have to do some serious research about that place 😀😀probably part of a priory at one stage so should be easy to trace .

[@suebagent6410]

Hey guys What a great find , really love these sort . Pretty amazingly weird graveyard find . Would love to find out more about that . Maybe some sort of virous going through the nunnery as to why they were dying in short space of time of each other ?? It’s funny watching you two when you come across spiders webs 😂 Thank you ❤

[@bbrexuk]

nuns and monks in that graveyard

[@maz121able]

Wow that was quite a mix of all sorts well done both ❤

[@VacantHaven]

Cheers Maz, out of interest what happened with the time out?

[@maz121able]

@@VacantHaven check your email I've also removed a comment. X

[@user-jz3qq5gr6g]

In England there was a branch of the Church that called Nuns , Dames

[@DaveHudson]

Around the 4:45 minute is that a deer or someone walking about… good video chaps 👍

[@MrBobbalus]

The AA caravan was a kind of hospitality stand that they used to take to events like country fairs, race meetings, motor shows, etc. They would sell certain merch & also engage the public to encourage people to sign up for membership.

[@brianrussell8999]

Nice one buddy 👍

[@jayneshorter5418]

Hi nice video good old country side

[@stevegeorge6479]

The AA van ,seen one on the side of the road in Kent?in the 70s

[@markh9308]

That was a weird one looked like a film set the cemetery no signs of a abbey or any clues to that brilliant videos cheers👍👍👍👍

[@defendermods9420]

nice find lads

[@m00nscaping76]

The last V5C (logbook) was issued 11 September 2012 for the 1976 Land Rover & currently on a SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification)

[@kirkwitney2919]

The first Blue Land Rover is registered as a BMW HAHAHAH

[@neilpearson3386]

Hiya. Brilliant explore as always. Think those graves may be for Nuns, as first one was also name of Nun from 1200s, so Title Dame and name where associated to past Nuns. So gravesite was Nuns and Monks

[@peterworby2049]

Those crosses,are you sure that wasn't a film location graveyard as none of those Dames seem to exist

[@ethanhughes552]

Be waiting up to watch this one

[@lindatimmons3675]

There may have been a church or religious structure on the property. Thats pretty interesting..... What s cool explore this was. 👍👍

[@skagirl8429]

Excellent video, I think you should go back and see the neighbour and ask if they know about the graves?

[@MegaDRjohn]

the landrover window. the rear section slides forward. that is all. the reason it was leaning out is because two studs have rusted. take the bolts off them and the whole window section is removable, as is the roof, the windscreen also folds down.