Following the death of Richard Wyche in 1400 the fortunes of the abbey declined; frequent floods had reduced its income, and in 1429 the church and other abbey buildings were described as being "ruinous".
The fortunes of the abbey declined. This was following the death of Richard Wyche in 1400. Frequent floods had reduced its income. The church were described as being "ruinous". This was in 1429. Other abbey buildings were described as being "ruinous". This was in 1429.