Hartlepool Abbey, Medieval abbey in Headland, England.
The monastic complex includes remnants of wooden structures and stone foundations near the present-day St Hilda's Church on the Hartlepool peninsula.
Founded in 640 CE by Hieu and Aidan of Lindisfarne, Hartlepool Abbey served as a double monastery housing both monks and nuns during the Anglo-Saxon period.
Archaeological excavations in 1883 revealed a monastic cemetery containing distinct burial patterns and Anglo-Saxon artifacts that indicate specific community practices.
The archaeological site near St Hilda's Church provides visitors with information panels explaining the layout and development of the medieval religious settlement.
The monastery marked the beginning of modern Hartlepool, functioning as a center where King Oswiu entrusted his daughter Ælfflæd to Abbess Hilda in 655.
Location: Headland
Inception: 7 century
GPS coordinates: 54.69500,-1.18083
Latest update: March 10, 2025 07:51
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