Buildwas Abbey, 12th-century Cistercian monastery ruins in Buildwas, England
The remains of Buildwas Abbey include substantial sections of church walls, cloisters, and chapter house along the River Severn.
Roger de Clinton, Bishop of Chester, founded Buildwas Abbey in 1135 for the Savignac order before it joined the Cistercian community in 1147.
The monastery maintained a collection of 54 manuscript books and developed an extensive network for wool trade reaching France and Italy.
English Heritage manages the abbey site, which features interpretive panels explaining the layout and functions of different monastic buildings.
The abbey's monks operated their own barges on the River Severn by 1264, transporting wool to Bristol for international commerce.
Location: Buildwas
Inception: 12 century
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/buildwas-abbey
GPS coordinates: 52.63530,-2.53122
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:23
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