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 →
During the 3rd century, when Britain was part of the once powerful Roman Empire, this was one of the largest cities throughout the country. From trade’s people to trendsetter’s Wroxeter was a thriving metropolis of power, Politics and pampering, so join us and let’s explore roman Britain. Wroxeter's roman name was Viroconium, home to over... 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 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 →
This time we head up north towards the impressive ruins of Moreton Corbet Castle, an architectural wonder of over 500 years of building. The earliest surviving remains are those of a stone castle begun around the 1200s, including a fine gatehouse. The castle is an English heritage property, unmanned and free to wander, near the... Continue Reading →
This time we explore around an unusual 13th century castle ruin, under the name of Acton Burnell. So more about Acton Burnell, built originally in the late 13th century by Robert Burnell who was the bishop of Bath and wells from 1274-92 and for more than 30 years a close friend and advisor of King... Continue Reading →
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