Shaftesbury Abbey, Benedictine abbey ruins in Shaftesbury, England
The foundation stones and remaining walls of Shaftesbury Abbey spread across a large garden area in North Dorset, displaying medieval architectural elements.
King Alfred the Great established Shaftesbury Abbey in 888, appointing his daughter Æthelgifu as the first abbess of this significant religious institution.
The abbey became a major pilgrimage destination in 981 after receiving the relics of Edward the Martyr, drawing visitors seeking miraculous healing.
The museum at Shaftesbury Abbey displays archaeological findings, maintains a medieval herb garden, and provides educational programs about monastic life.
This religious institution stood as the wealthiest Benedictine nunnery in England until its dissolution in 1539 under Henry VIII's reformation.
Location: Shaftesbury
Inception: 888
GPS coordinates: 51.00530,-2.19860
Latest update: May 24, 2025 01:00
Westminster Memorial Hospital
138 m
Shaftesbury Town Hall
112 m
Church of St John the Evangelist
733 m
Church of St Peter
132 m
Church of St James
620 m
Former Church of the Holy Trinity
78 m
The Ship Inn
174 m
Shaftsbury Congregational Church
281 m
Castle Hill House (Maternity Annexe To Westminster Memorial Hospital)
161 m
Two Brewers Inn
208 m
The Mitre Inn
152 m
The Kings Arms Public House
206 m
Entrance To Oldmarket Playhouse And Arts Centre
175 m
Tout Hill House
295 m
Shaftesbury War Memorial
93 m
Mile Post To East Of Mead House
1 km
King Alfred's Kitchen
84 m
Lamp Standard And War Memorial
458 m
9, High Street
89 m
Mile Post Outside No 56
467 m
Boundary Wall Enclosing Grounds To Abbey House On South And West Sides With Gate Piers
86 m
Boundary Wall flanking Park Walk on north side in curtilage of the following properties:- Nos 17 & 19 High Street, Nos 6 & 8 Church Lane, Priory House, Church Lane, and the remains of Shaftesbury Abbey
26 m
The Old Parsonage
238 m
The Fountain Inn With Attached House (No 2 Breach Lane)
382 m
16, 18 And 18A, High Street
108 m
Premises Occupied By The Midland Bank The Butt Of Sherry Wine Bar
115 m
Park Wall
101 m
Milepost, Landsley Farm; 100m W entrance St Mary's School opp. Mile End Cottage
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