Elstow Abbey, Medieval abbey in Elstow, England
The Abbey Church of St Mary and St Helena features Norman architecture with three bays and Early English architectural elements from 1225.
Countess Judith of Lens, niece of William the Conqueror, established this Benedictine nunnery in 1078, making it a royal foundation.
In medieval times, twenty-three nuns from noble families maintained separate households and participated in social events beyond monastic requirements.
The church holds Holy Communion services at 10am on Sundays and remains open for private prayer from 10am to 12pm on Saturdays.
The monastery ranked as the eighth richest nunnery in England before its surrender to King Henry VIII in 1539.
Location: Elstow
Inception: 11 century
GPS coordinates: 52.11490,-0.46935
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:41
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