Burton Abbey, Benedictine abbey in Burton, England
The abbey grounds contained a substantial church, chapter house, and infirmary buildings along the River Trent in Staffordshire.
St Modwen established the first religious foundation at Burton in the 7th century, which Wulfric Spott later refounded as a Benedictine abbey in 1003.
The abbey maintained strong connections with Winchester, as seven of the first eight abbots originated from that religious community.
Underground vaults discovered during renovations at Burton Technical College in 1967 revealed former wine cellars from the original abbey complex.
The monastery declared itself the smallest and poorest Benedictine institution in England during 1310, yet became Staffordshire's wealthiest religious establishment by 1535.
Location: Burton
Inception: 11 century
GPS coordinates: 52.80080,-1.62943
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:45
National Brewery Centre
760 m
Ferry Bridge Burton
735 m
Church of St Modwen
69 m
St Paul's, Burton upon Trent
1.4 km
Burton upon Trent Town Hall
1.3 km
St Peter's Bridge, Burton upon Trent
670 m
Roman Catholic Church of St Mary and St Modwen
524 m
The Burton Cooper
235 m
All Saints, Burton upon Trent
1.2 km
Burton upon Trent War Memorial
114 m
Malt Shovel
132 m
167, Horninglow Street
726 m
Statue of Michael Arthur Bass
1.3 km
St Peter's Church
675 m
The Ritz
548 m
Stone Archways At Gateway To Cemetery
596 m
Leopard Inn Public House
193 m
Andresey Bridge
217 m
Water Tower About 100 Metres To Rear Of Offices Of Bass's Brewery
334 m
Milepost, Ashby Road; Winshill, by No. 29, below junction with Mervyn Road
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Gaumont Burton-upon-Trent
225 m
Stapenhill War Memorial
789 m
Magistrates Court
788 m
Former Midland Railway Grain Warehouse Number 2
1.1 km
Cattle Bridge
342 m
Burton Bridge
775 m
Pickford's Bonded Warehouse
1.5 km
Milepost, Burton Bridge, just W of ramp to flood plain
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