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Basingwerk Abbey

In or near Holywell.

Basingwerk Abbey — ruin of an abbey near Holywell, Flintshire, Wales.

Basingwerk Abbey

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Basingwerk Abbey is a abbey in north. Established 1101. (Ruin of an abbey near Holywell, Flintshire, Wales.) Wikipedia notes: "Basingwerk Abbey 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.". Coordinates 53.2880°, -3.2074°. Sources are credited at the bottom of this page.

Coordinates
53.2880, -3.2074
Established
1101
Official site
cadw.gov.wales

Sources

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