What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Wiltshire.
Malmesbury Abbey was founded in the 7th century, with the original church dedicated to St Peter and St Paul. It was rebuilt and expanded over subsequent centuries, becoming a significant Benedictine monastery by the 11th century, known for its learning and association with figures such as St Aldhelm.
Places near here
Daniel's WellArchaeological place · 101 yd
Illuminated AbbeyChurch, cross or graveyard · 109 yd
Inside the AbbeyChurch, cross or graveyard · 109 yd
Malmesbury Abbey GraveyardChurch, cross or graveyard · 109 yd
Athelstan monument, MalmesburyMonument or public art · 185 yd
Athelstan MuseumMuseum · 334 yd
Neighbourhood Watch sculpture in MalmesburyPublic sculpture · 527 yd
Cowage GorseWood · 1.4 mi
Corston Quarry and Pond Local Nature ReserveNature reserve · 1.9 mi
Motte castle 20m west of Great Somerford ChurchScheduled monument · 3.3 mi
Eight BellsVisitor information · 4.4 mi
The Snooty FoxVisitor information · 4.4 miOther information
Photo: Richard Law · CC BY-SA 2.0