Monastery ruins

Basingwerk Abbey

United Kingdom Holywell Grade I listed building

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Basingwerk Abbey (Welsh: Abaty Dinas Basing) 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. The site is now managed by Cadw – the national Welsh heritage agency.

Details

Type: Monastery ruins
Country: United Kingdom
Located in: Holywell
Heritage: Grade I listed building
Inception: 1101
Style: Cistercian architecture
Elevation: 18.1 m
Website: cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/basi…
Coordinates: 53.28804, -3.20741
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