Öved
Title
Öved
Also Known As
Ofved, Oudecloster, Övedskloster, Ovid, Ovith
Dates
Founded ca. 1155; dissolved 1535
Dedication
Holy Trinity
Affiliation
Medieval Diocese
Circary
History
Öved was founded ca. 1155 by Eskil, archbishop of Lund, as a double house. Its history is obscure. It was suppressed in 1535, and by the late 17th century the monastic complex was in ruins.
An 18th century manor house now stands on the site, which is still in private hands.
An 18th century manor house now stands on the site, which is still in private hands.
Heads of Community
Abbots
Johannes, 1157-1182
Algotus
Radulf
Acco
Svend
Andreas, fl. 1341
Agho (or Aage), fl. 1423
Niels Jonsson, fl. 1443
Laurens Jensson, fl. ca. 1502
Jens Persson, 1531-1534
Johannes, 1157-1182
Algotus
Radulf
Acco
Svend
Andreas, fl. 1341
Agho (or Aage), fl. 1423
Niels Jonsson, fl. 1443
Laurens Jensson, fl. ca. 1502
Jens Persson, 1531-1534
Status
Abbey
Reference
Image Credit
View of Övedskloster, 1680s. Wikimedia.
Files
Collection
Citation
“Öved,” A Premonstratensian Atlas, accessed October 16, 2026, https://yvonneseale.org/atlas/items/show/735.