Abbey Ruins
|
Reviewed by:
Editorial Staff
Rating:
|
Reading Abbey is a 12th century church in Reading. Now this beautiful medieval church is in ruins. A large number of tourists come here to see these enchanting and mysterious ruins of the abbey.
The abbey was founded in 1121 by Henry I. The founder of the church was buried somewhere in the grounds around the abbey. Now the visitors can see the flint rubble masses on the grounds of this great abbey.
The surrounding area of the abbey is called Forbury Gardens. The church was 450 ft tall. There was also a tower at the centre of the church.
The Chapter House is the most well preserved part of the abbey. The church had beautiful stone facing on the walls. However, it has been completely stripped off over time. However, one can get an idea of the prosperity of this structure in Reading Museum.
Category: Historic Site
Address: Abbey Square
Email: info@abbeyruins.com
Website http://www.abbeyruins.com
Maybe you might also be interested in:
| Silchester - 0.1 mi | |
|
Silchester town is also known as Calleva Atrebatum, which is located in Reading town in England. It was an administrative area of this Roman town during the Iron Age. The atrebates tribes... Reviewed by: Editorial Staff
|
|
| St. Marys church - 0.2 mi | |
|
St. Mary's Church is located in the old gaol of Reading. This is a beautiful medieval church which has flint walls and a tiled roof. Reviewed by: Editorial Staff |
|
| St. Giles Church - 0.4 mi | |
|
St. Giles's Church is a parish church in Reading. The church was founded in the 12th century. The church served the people residing on the southern part of the Kennet River. Reviewed by: Editorial Staff |
|
