Chertsey Abbey, Benedictine abbey ruins in Chertsey, England
The remains of Chertsey Abbey extend across four acres of land near the River Thames, with fragments of walls marking its former grandeur.
Founded in 666 by Saint Erkenwald, the abbey flourished until 871 when Vikings attacked the site, killing the abbot and ninety monks.
Medieval letter tiles recovered from the abbey ruins demonstrate early developments in printing technology through religious floor inscriptions from the 13th century.
The abbey site includes interpretive signs and accessible pathways, allowing visitors to explore the archaeological remains during daylight hours without admission fees.
A bell from 1380, produced at the Wokingham foundry and weighing over half a ton, continues to ring at St Peter's Church in Chertsey.
Location: Chertsey
Location: Runnymede
Inception: 666
GPS coordinates: 51.39500,-0.50310
Latest update: May 14, 2025 06:46
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