The priory buildings and estate were broken up into several farms.
The priory building was still intact in 1753, but was a ruin by 1780.
The modern priory building was constructed some 40 years later around 1580.
The priory buildings, including the church, were extended during the late 12th and early 13th centuries.
The priory buildings were abandoned and allowed to fall into decay.
Most of the priory buildings, including the early cloisters, stood until 1888 when they were pulled down.
Ashridge house was built on the site of the 13th-Century priory building which had been demolished in 1800.
The priory buildings were demolished during the reformation in 1541.
The monks worked the land, fished, and extended the priory buildings.
The priory buildings were restored in 1899-1915 and again in 1992-2000.