Polesworth Abbey, Medieval abbey in Polesworth, England
The abbey complex includes a 12th-century church structure, a 14th-century gatehouse, and restored ruins of the cloister within its grounds.
Established in 801 AD by St. Modwena and King Egbert, the abbey operated as a Benedictine nunnery with King Egbert's daughter Edgytha as its first abbess.
The parish church of St Editha features a three-manual pipe organ built by Taylor of Leicester and contains numerous historical architectural elements.
The Abbey Church holds morning prayers at 8:30 AM, evening prayers at 6:00 PM, and Sunday Eucharist services at 10:00 AM throughout the week.
The Gatehouse Lodge, dating from 1370, received modifications during the Elizabethan period and now serves as accommodation for visitors.
Location: Polesworth
Inception: 9 century
Website: http://polesworthabbey.heralded.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.61900,-1.61250
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:54
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