Listed Building: THE REMAINS OF SHAFTESBURY ABBEY (101941)
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| Grade | I |
|---|---|
| Authority | Historic England |
| Volume/Map/Item | 688/2/4 |
| Date assigned | 20 June 1952 |
| Date last amended |
Description
1. 1655 The Remains of Shaftesbury Abbey
ST 8622 2/4 20.6.52. I 2.
Site adjacent to Park Wall, where the foundations of the greater part of the Abbey Church have been excavated. Many remains discovered, including bones thought to be those of King Edward the Martyr, to whom the Abbey was dedicated. The Abbey was a Benedictine Nunnery, founded by Alfred in 888, his daughter being the 1st Abbess. AM.
See also Gold Hill.
Listing NGR: ST8613622887
Location
| Grid reference | ST 8613 2288 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | Shaftesbury; Dorset |
| District (historic) | North Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
External Links (1)
- View details on the National Heritage List for England (From EH UDS to Legacy x-reference)
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Record last edited
Mar 9 2020 10:15AM