Stanlaw Abbey was in an exposed situation near the Mersey estuary and it suffered from a series of disasters. In 1279 it was flooded by water from the Mersey and in 1287 during a fierce storm, its tower collapsed and part of the abbey was destroyed by fire.
The text describes the challenges faced by Stanlaw Abbey due to its location near the Mersey estuary and the impact of various disasters on its structure and integrity.