The abbey flourished in the Middle Ages, although there were probably never more than 25 to 30 monks. A well-known abbot was Adam of Eynsham, a writer, who wrote a hagiography of Saint Hugh of Lincoln.
The abbey experienced significant growth during the Middle Ages, albeit with a modest number of monks, estimated to be between 25 and 30. Notable among its leaders was Adam of Eynsham, a writer, who composed a biography about Saint Hugh of Lincoln.