Vale Royal Abbey, Cistercian monastery in Whitegate and Marton, England.
The monastery features substantial stone foundations revealing the layout of what was once the longest Cistercian church in England at 110 meters.
Founded in 1281 following King Edward I's vow during a perilous sea voyage, the abbey became the wealthiest monastery in Cheshire under royal protection.
The monastery design followed strict Cistercian principles with a cloister measuring 39 meters by 35 meters containing essential communal spaces for religious life.
The Grade II listed building and scheduled monument remains accessible for visitors interested in examining medieval religious architecture and monastic layouts.
The monastery's foundations indicate construction methods from the 13th century, including detailed stone carvings and intricate architectural elements preserved beneath ground level.
Location: Whitegate and Marton
Inception: 1281
GPS coordinates: 53.22383,-2.54336
Latest update: May 18, 2025 15:48
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