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Impressive abbey, steeped in history, just a short walk from the Shrewsbury town centre. Shrewsbury Abbey Founded 1083 The Saxons had a church here before the Normans came - following the Conquest of 1066. As a Benedictine Abbey, started in 1083, it was one of the most influential foundations in England. Its Chapter House saw one of the first democratic parliaments in the land and one of its Abbots pleaded for long hours with Henry IV and Harry Hotspur to try to avoid the bloody Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403. Although the building is steeped in history, it is a place of contemporary Christian witness and worship. It is the parish church of the Holy Cross and, with its daughter church of Saint Peter, serves a large area of north and east Shrewsbury. Car park, toilets.
Simon StepsysSimon Stepsys
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It was a fantastically detailed regimental war museum based on the Shropshire and Mercian regiments; with lots of displays, and it also had a nod to its past to its role in the rebellion against King Henry IV by Percy Hotspur and Owain Gyndower; a play I'd studied as a child. Laura's Tower, designed and built by Thomas Telford was romantic and picturesque as well as the garden with its authentic and original castle wall. Finally the staff were very friendly and helpful, so I would definitely recommend Shrewsbury Castle as a place to visit.
Helen BriffaHelen Briffa
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A Saxon church originally stood on this site but following the Norman conquest in 1066, Roger de Montgomerie built a stone church here as part of a Benedictine monastery. The Abbey was altered in the medieval era, after the Civil War and during the Georgian era. The Abbey is a fascinating mixture of history and architecture, as well as being an active site of Christian worship. The staff are friendly and very knowledgeable, and happy to welcome anyone into the Abbey.
Eliot CollinsEliot Collins
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Shrewsbury Abbey was founded in 1083 as a benedictine monastery. The grade l listed building was partly destroyed in the 16th century and has been rebuilt. Most of the abby buildings were demolished in 1836 to make way for a road. The Abbey interior is quite impressive, and there are some interesting tombs. Unfortunately, it was very difficult to see as the day I visited there was a market inside the Abbey, and it was very crowded.
Andrew NellAndrew Nell
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We were made very welcome in this lovely Abbey. It's donations, rather than an admission fee, which we far far prefer. The suggestion is £2 each - bargain. Easily located, with easy access (& toilets) this fabulous building offers history, architecture, peace and story's of old. Of course, if religious, I'm guessing much more. We'll worth a visit.
Polly WainwrightPolly Wainwright
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Shrewsbury Abbey is situated just outside the town centre in abbey foregate. It's not far from the picturesque River Severn and actually sits on an island.The carpark opposite actually houses some of the old ruins of the Abbey.The streets around that area have the names monk and friar etc in there names.All very interesting,so much history.
Michael SoanesMichael Soanes
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25 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6BS, United Kingdom
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The Abbey Church of the Holy Cross is an ancient foundation in Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire, England. The Abbey was founded in 1083 as a Benedictine monastery by the Norman Earl of Shrewsbury, Roger de Montgomery.
attractions: Shrewsbury Market Hall, Shrewsbury Prison, Cineworld Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, Church of St Mary the Virgin, The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury Cathedral, Shrewsbury Antique Centre, Soldiers of Shropshire Museum (formerly Shropshire Regimental Museum), restaurants: The Shrewsbury Hotel, Harvester Beaten Track, The Loopy Shrew, The Beefy Boys, Dough & Oil, Henry Tudor Inn, Coleham Tap, Côte Shrewsbury, The Nag’s Head, Abbey Shrewsbury
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