We are back in our home county of Hampshire visiting Titchfield Abbey. Architecturally you'll fall in love with its stately and grand appearance but this now fortified manor house was once built on the ruins of a Premonstratensian Monastery and is rumoured to be the site in which Shakespeare may have first performed some of... Continue Reading →
The ruins of this Cistercian abbey of Buildwas that sits in stunning countryside, with the imposing River Severn below and the beautiful historic towns of Much Wenlock and Ironbridge nearby. So join us whilst we take a walk around Buildwas Abbey. The impressive ruins of the abbey date as far back as the 12th century.... Continue Reading →
Founded in the early 12th century, Haughmond abbey was a ruined, medieval, Augustinian monastery with a community of canons and priests whose daily life was reined by monastic rule. but unlike most monks they did not all lead secluded lives and often travelled around providing spiritual support. Monasteries are the homes of communities of men... Continue Reading →
The Yorkshire Dales has such a wealth of incredible castles, listed buildings and abbeys that some of them are a little overshadowed. Most people have heard of Fountains Abbey, Bolton Abbey and Rievaulx Abbey and yet Easby Abbey is more unknown and outshined by those three in the area. So why not join us as we... Continue Reading →
At its peak in the 13th century, Croxden Abbey, which is also known as the Abbey of the Vale of St. Mary of Croxden quietly lies in Staffordshire, England and was once home to 70 monks. After its suppression in 1538, the abbey complex was converted into a farm. The church roof was removed, leaving... Continue Reading →
The wonderful yet eerie remains Roche Abbey, a Monastery that lies in the wooded valley of the Maltby Beck, about 9 miles from Doncaster and close to Sheffield in South Yorkshire. Now only a small part of the eastern end of the abbey church remains standing to any height. But this was once a splendid... Continue Reading →
Today we drove to the outskirts of Southampton, in Netley, a small village south in the UK, where we spent an afternoon at the stunning Netley Abbey. There is an abundance of beauty and history connected with the Abbey, which makes for such an interesting visit, and one you would hate to miss out on,... Continue Reading →
This wonderful location occupies a unique status among British medieval monasteries. Nowhere else can you find so many of the original monastic buildings relatively unaltered and complete. These ruins are steeped in a rich, fascinating history, going back nearly a thousand years. Situated in the east of Exmoor, just outside of Washford, it’s a must-see... Continue Reading →
The Augustine abbey at Lilleshall is around 6 miles north of Telford and founded sometime between the years of 1145 and 1148 by the Arrouaisian Order from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire. The extensive sandstone still remains and is now kept by the English heritage who let people explore these ruins for free, set within a... Continue Reading →
The tiny settlement of Muchelney in south-central Somerset is built on a slight hill, one of many 'islands' in the Somerset Levels, surrounded by flat farmland that is often partially flooded in the winter. This relatively remote place has a surprisingly long history, since a church is believed to have been built here as far... Continue Reading →
We venture to a beautifully situated medieval abbey overlooking the River Tees, just south-east of Barnard Castle. It was established around 1195 by a group of Premonstratensian canons, The monks, who were also all ordained priests, were known as White Canons because of their distinctive white attire. Throughout its history, the abbey suffered from on-going... Continue Reading →
Founded by Richard the Earl of Cornwall, this former Cistercian abbey nestles in the gorgeous countryside of Gloucestershire in England. These tranquil ruins are now the perfect place to relax and enjoy a picnic in a unique historic setting and we uncover stories of the monks who lived and worshipped at the abbey for nearly... Continue Reading →
Our next destination in Suffolk is towards an impressive set of remains of a 14th century Premonstratensian abbey. Known as one of the best preserved monastic sites left in Suffolk and another set of historic, hidden remains that are waiting to be rediscovered, with tales of a demonic black dog. Join us as we wander... Continue Reading →
Today we are near the Swansea area and exploring Neath Abbey, At its peak and in the 14th century the beautiful and impressive Cistercian abbey at Neath was once the largest in Wales. Its ruins are often in comparison to the better known and more famous Tintern Abbey that is set in Monmouthshire, though here... Continue Reading →
The Cistercian abbey of Tintern is one of the greatest monastic ruins in Wales and was founded on 9th may 1131 by the lord of Chepstow, Walter De Clare. It soon prospered with thanks from investments of land in Gwent and Gloucestershire were the buildings were updated and added in every century right up until... Continue Reading →
Hey everyone, welcome back to Pinned On Places and to our walking tours, we are carrying on our journey around North Wales, not far from Flint castle as you can watch in our previous video, we are in Holywell exploring Basingwerk Abbey, nestled inside Greenfield Valley Heritage Park. Its here that you can wander 70... Continue Reading →
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