The remarkably complete remains of Netley Abbey can be found a few miles to the south west of Southampton overlooking Southampton Water and is now cared for by English Heritage. Peter des Roches and Cistercian monks founded the abbey in 1239 which was late for a medieval foundation. Several monks from the nearby Beaulieu Abbey assisted in the foundation. The monks provided assistance to the many travellers who passed through the local port and required their help. This constant demand on its services meant Netley never became as rich as other Cistercian abbeys. After the Dissolution Netley was converted into a Tudor mansion. Although changes were made to convert the buildings into a mansion much of the original abbey remains.