Henry VIII leased the monastery estate to the courtier Sir Nicholas Poyntz for a period of 21 years, and in 1559 Elizabeth granted it to Sir John Thynne, the builder of Longleat.
In 1538, Henry VIII leased the monastery estate to Sir Nicholas Poyntz for 21 years. Later, in 1559, Queen Elizabeth I bestowed the property upon Sir John Thynne, who was responsible for constructing Longleat.