Wenlock Priory, Medieval monastic complex in Much Wenlock, England.
The remains of Wenlock Priory display Norman architectural features with stone walls, decorated arches, and a preserved chapter house containing medieval floor tiles.
Founded in 680 by King Merewalh of Mercia, the priory transformed into a Cluniac monastery in 1079 and functioned until its dissolution in 1540.
The priory served as a center of religious learning where Benedictine monks maintained manuscripts, conducted services, and preserved medieval traditions through architecture and artifacts.
English Heritage maintains the site, which opens daily from 10 AM to 4 PM, offering guided tours and educational materials about monastic life.
The discovery of Saint Milburga's bones beneath the church floor in 1101 established the priory as a medieval pilgrimage destination.
Location: Much Wenlock
Inception: 7 century
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wenlock-priory
GPS coordinates: 52.59740,-2.55530
Latest update: May 20, 2025 18:06
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