Memorials : 2
Location : Abbotsbury, West Dorset District, England
Coordinate : 50.6644730, -2.5987090
Description : Abbotsbury Abbey, dedicated to Saint Peter, was a Benedictine monastery in the village of Abbotsbury in Dorset, England. The abbey was founded in the eleventh century by King Cnut's thegn Orc and his wife Tola, who handsomely endowed the monastery with lands in the area. The abbey prospered and became a local centre of power, controlling eight manor houses and villages. During the later Middle Ages, the abbey suffered much misfortune. In the time of the dissolution of the monasteries, the last abbot surrendered the abbey and the site was given to Sir Giles Strangways. Today, the abbey's remains, and those... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Abbotsbury Abbey?

    Abbotsbury Abbey is located at Market St Abbotsbury, West Dorset District ,Dorset , DT3 4JJEngland.

  • Abbotsbury Abbey cemetery's updated grave count on graveviews.com?

    2 memorials

  • Where are the coordinates of the Abbotsbury Abbey?

    Latitude: 50.6644730
    Longitude: -2.5987090

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