The monks were well respected, because they maintained their austere standards until the Dissolution. The site was one of the first to receive scheduled monument protection, on 10 April 1915, and the individual buildings were granted listed building status in 1952.
The monks' commitment to their disciplined way of life earned them respect until the Dissolution. The site was among the first to be recognized for its historical significance, receiving scheduled protection in 1915, and its buildings were later formally designated as notable structures in 1952.