The Remains Of Shaftesbury Abbey is a Grade I listed building in the Dorset local planning authority area, England. First listed on 20 June 1952. A Founded 888 (Benedictine nunnery) Archaeological site. 1 related planning application.

The Remains Of Shaftesbury Abbey

WRENN ID
slow-turret-furze
Grade
I
Local Planning Authority
Dorset
Country
England
Date first listed
20 June 1952
Type
Archaeological site
Period
Founded 888 (Benedictine nunnery)
Source
Historic England listing

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

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