Faversham Abbey, Medieval abbey in Faversham, England
The abbey extends 110 meters in length, featuring walls constructed from chalk, flint, ragstone, greensand, and Caen stone imported from France.
King Stephen and Queen Matilda established the monastery in 1147, securing monks from Bermondsey Abbey to form the initial religious community.
The religious complex adopted Cluniac practices before transitioning to Benedictine traditions during the reign of King Henry III in the 13th century.
The archaeological remains of the abbey now rest within the grounds of Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in northeast Faversham.
The 1965 excavation uncovered empty royal tombs in the choir area, revealing where King Stephen, Queen Matilda, and Prince Eustace were buried.
Location: Faversham
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 51.31667,0.89583
Latest update: May 14, 2025 04:35
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