Tewkesbury Abbey, Norman abbey in Tewkesbury, England.
The church features a Norman tower, stone walls from Caen, medieval tombs, and numerous architectural elements spanning several centuries of English religious architecture.
The abbey, founded in 1102, survived Henry VIII's dissolution when local residents purchased it for the value of its lead roof to serve as their parish church.
The building contains memorials to aristocratic families, including the Despensers and Nevilles, representing medieval English nobility through elaborate stone carvings and decorations.
Visitors can attend regular church services, explore the medieval architecture, and join guided tours that explain the building's construction and historical elements.
Two Labrador dogs, Eric and Florence, serve as official sacristans' assistants, welcoming visitors with identification badges during Tuesday through Thursday visits.
Location: Tewkesbury
Inception: 8 century
Creator: Alfred Capel-Cure
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Website: http://tewkesburyabbey.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.99030,-2.16040
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:09
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