Malmesbury Abbey, Benedictine abbey in Malmesbury, England
The Norman church features decorative arches, stone carvings of biblical scenes, and remaining sections of its original 12th-century architecture.
Founded in 676 by Aldhelm, the abbey grew into a major religious center and housed Europe's second-largest library during the 11th century.
The abbey contains the tomb of King Athelstan of England, who died in 939 and was the first ruler to unite the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.
The abbey functions as an active parish church and welcomes visitors daily, with guided tours explaining its architectural and historical elements.
In the early 11th century, monk Eilmer attempted the first recorded human flight by jumping from the abbey tower with handmade wings.
Location: Malmesbury
Inception: 7 century
Founders: Aldhelm
Address: Gloucester Street, Malmesbury SN16 0AA
Website: https://malmesburyabbey.com
GPS coordinates: 51.58470,-2.09838
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:00
Abbey House Gardens
139 m
The Old Bell Hotel and Restaurant
35 m
Malmesbury Market Cross
97 m
St Aldhelm's Roman Catholic Church
251 m
Town Hall
162 m
The Rose And Crown Public House
429 m
Malmesbury War Memorial
227 m
St Pauls Bell Tower
83 m
Abbey House Water Tower
83 m
70 And 72, High Street
388 m
92, High Street
423 m
76 And 78, High Street
402 m
St Marys Hall
256 m
94, High Street
423 m
Abbey House and attached rear wall
84 m
Tower House
161 m
25 And 27, Horsefair
304 m
18 And 20, St Johns Street
396 m
33, Abbey Row
179 m
Numbers 3 And 5 And Attached Wall
100 m
Cross Hayes House And Attached Wall, Railings And Gate Posts
242 m
2, Silver Street
265 m
Numbers 19 And 21 And Attached Front Railings
99 m
32 And 34, West Street
327 m
St Johns Court
446 m
80 And 82, High Street
408 m
24 And 26, Horsefair
339 m
Court House To Rear Of Number 27 And Attached Wall
435 mReviews
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