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Cathedrals · North Wales

Basingwerk Abbey

Also known as: Abaty Dinas Basing

Basingwerk Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Best time of year
Year-round

About

Basingwerk Abbey is a cathedral in wales north, United Kingdom — the principal church of its diocese, dating from 1101. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.

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From the Wikipedia article

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.

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Coordinates
53.2880, -3.2074
Address
Holywell, Flintshire, Wales
Established
1101

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Basingwerk Abbey?
Basingwerk Abbey is in North Wales, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.2880°, -3.2074°.
When was Basingwerk Abbey built?
Basingwerk Abbey dates to 1101.
What denomination is Basingwerk Abbey?
Basingwerk Abbey is affiliated with Christianity.