Bermondsey Abbey, Medieval abbey ruins in Southwark, England
The foundation walls and stone artifacts from this Benedictine monastery remain beneath the current Bermondsey Square and surrounding buildings.
Founded in 1082 by Alwinus Child, the abbey became a Cluniac priory in 1089 with the arrival of four monks from France.
The monastery served as a residence for royal figures, including Elizabeth Woodville, widow of Edward IV, who lived there until her death in 1492.
Archaeological excavations in 2005 uncovered foundation segments visible through glass panels in a restaurant at Bermondsey Square.
The abbey owned properties across England, from Kent to Somerset and Norfolk, including the entire manor of Bermondsey and Dulwich.
Location: London Borough of Southwark
Inception: 11 century
GPS coordinates: 51.49750,-0.08083
Latest update: May 16, 2025 13:33
White Cube
255 m
Bermondsey Market
22 m
St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey
101 m
White Cube
241 m
Cornerstone
319 m
Simon the Tanner
176 m
The Tanner Street Park Drinking Fountain
263 m
Leather Market
411 m
44, Grange Road
261 m
132, Bermondsey Street
284 m
Monument in St Mary Magdalen Garden
59 m
5, 6 And 7, Grange Walk
69 m
Numbers 2-5 And Attached Railings
52 m
124-130, Bermondsey Street
289 m
9, Grange Walk
77 m
8, Grange Walk
71 m
187 And 189, Bermondsey Street
130 m
191, Bermondsey Street
121 m
15, Grange Walk
114 m
Bevington fountain
78 m
Gates And Gate Piers At North East Entrance To St Marys Churchyard
146 m
Tomb Approximately 15 Metres South South East Of Church Of St Mary Magdalene
95 m
Tomb Of John Sargeant At South West Corner Of Church Of St Mary Magdalene
95 m
Watch House In St Marys Churchyard (Recreation Ground)
63 m
2 And 4, Leathermarket Street
357 m
173, Bermondsey Street
171 m
10 and 11, Grange Walk
79 m
Numbers 8-11 And Attached Railings To Number 11
125 mReviews
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