Template:FP-Basingwerk Abbey

From Wikishire
Revision as of 23:41, 27 February 2018 by RB (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#switch:{{{1}}} |pic=BasingwerkPriory.JPG |cap=The ruins of Basingwerk Abbey, Flintshire |text='''Basingwerk Abbey''' is ruined abbey near Holywell in Flintshire. The ab...")
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to navigation Jump to search
The ruins of Basingwerk Abbey, Flintshire

Basingwerk Abbey

Basingwerk Abbey is ruined abbey near Holywell in Flintshire. The abbey was founded in the 12th century and belonged to the Order of Cistercians. It maintained significant lands in Derbyshire.

The abbey was abandoned and its assets sold following the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536. (Read more)

Retrieved from "https://wikishire.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Template:FP-Basingwerk_Abbey&oldid=55650"