🏛️ Basingwerk Abbey

United Kingdom · Europe · 53.29°N, 3.21°W

Basingwerk Abbey is a Grade I listed ruined abbey near Holywell, Flintshire, Wales. The abbey, which was founded in the 12th century, belonged to the Order of Cistercians. It maintained significant lands in the English county of Derbyshire. The abbey was abandoned and its assets sold following the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536.

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Quick facts

Country	United Kingdom
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	53.29°N, 3.21°W · view on map

Basingwerk Abbey is located in United Kingdom, in Europe.

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