Cathedrals · Mid Wales
Dore Abbey
In or near Pontrilas.
Dore Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dore Abbey is a cathedral in wales mid, United Kingdom — the principal church of its diocese, dating from 1147. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.
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Official information
Dore Abbey is a historic site established in 1147, originally a Cistercian monastery. Visitors can explore its rich history, attend various services and events, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, including a grass labyrinth and picnic areas.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Dore Abbey is a former Cistercian abbey in the village of Abbey Dore in the Golden Valley, Herefordshire, England. A large part of the original medieval building has been used since the 16th century as the parish church, with remaining parts either now ruined or no longer extant.
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Background
History
The abbey was founded in 1147 by Robert fitzHarold of Ewyas, the Lord of Ewyas Harold, possibly on the site of earlier wooden monastic buildings of which no traces remain. The abbey is located close to the River Dore. It was formed as a daughter house of the Cistercian abbey at Morimond in France, perhaps after Lord Robert had met the Abbot of Morimond on the Second Crusade. Construction of buildings in local sandstone began around 1175, and continued through the time of the first three abbots, Adam (1186-c.1216), Adam II (c.1216–1236), and Stephen of Worcester (1236–1257). The design of the church was modelled on that of Morimond, with a presbytery, two chapels, two transepts, a crossing…
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- Coordinates
- 51.9678, -2.8937
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Abbey Dore
- Postcode
- HR2 0AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Phone
- 01432 373300
- Established
- 1147
- Opening
- Open every day of the year, 9am until sometime after 5pm, often later in the summer.
- Official site
- www.doreabbey.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1243820 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dore Abbey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dore Abbey?
- Dore Abbey is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR2 0AA), in the parish of Abbey Dore.
- What is Dore Abbey?
- Dore Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dore Abbey?
- Drivers can use postcode HR2 0AA.
- When was Dore Abbey built?
- Built or established in 1147.
- Is Dore Abbey a protected site?
- Yes — Dore Abbey is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Dore Abbey?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR2 0AA. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.