Jane Austen – Abolishing religious houses Share this quote: Nothing can be said in his vindication, but that his abolishing Religious Houses and leaving them to the ruinous depredations of time has been of infinite use to the landscape of England in general. – Jane Austen (1775-1817) Is this quotation insightful, though-provoking, useful? Click on a star to rate it! Submit Rating Average rating 0 / 5. Vote count: 0