Basingwerk Abbey (Cadw)Historic SiteThe imposing ruins of Basingwerk Abbey, founded in 1132, was for 400 years home and workplace to the monks of the Cistercian Order until they were driven out by Henry VIII’s Dissolution Act in 1536.
During the middle ages, a thriving economic and artistic community developed around the abbey and it became the home of many Welsh poets.
The monks were the first to harness the power of the Holywell Stream, using its power to grind corn and treat the wool from their flocks of sheep.HolywellFlintshireCH8 7GHUnited Kingdom53.276035141250-3.225012134320http://www.showmewales.co.uk/?dms=3&venue=1032340
Basingwerk Abbey (Cadw)
Historic Site, free entry
basingwerk Abbey
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The imposing ruins of Basingwerk Abbey, founded in 1132, was for 400 years home and workplace to the monks of the Cistercian Order until they were driven out by Henry VIII’s Dissolution Act in 1536.
During the middle ages, a thriving economic and artistic community developed around the abbey and it became the home of many Welsh poets.
The monks were the first to harness the power of the Holywell Stream, using its power to grind corn and treat the wool from their flocks of sheep.
Opening Details
Open all the time
Daily 10.00am - 4.00pm. Last admission 30 minutes before closing. Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January.
Basingwerk Abbey (Cadw)
Basingwerk Abbey (Cadw)
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Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
Smoking not allowed
