Hailes Abbey, Cistercian monastery ruins in Winchcombe, United Kingdom.
The stone walls and foundations of Hailes Abbey create patterns across a grass field, revealing the structure of the medieval religious complex.
Richard of Cornwall established Hailes Abbey in 1246 to express gratitude for surviving a shipwreck, bringing twenty Cistercian monks from Beaulieu Abbey.
The museum exhibits medieval artifacts, including a rare fragment of 14th-century monk spectacles and items from daily monastic activities.
Located near Winchcombe in Gloucestershire, the abbey opens Friday through Sunday, with tickets available through English Heritage booking system.
The abbey gained prominence through its relic of Holy Blood, later revealed as duck blood that was periodically refreshed by monastery keepers.
Location: Winchcombe
Inception: 13 century
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Part of: Hailes Abbey and ringwork
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/hailes-abbey
GPS coordinates: 51.96833,-1.92806
Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:20
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