Abbeys & priories · South East England
Hyde Abbey
In or near Winchester.
Hyde Abbey — medieval Benedictine monastery.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Hyde Abbey is located in Winchester, Hampshire, with the nearest railway station being Winchester, just 0.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SO23 7EJ. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Hyde Abbey is an abbey, priory, or monastic site in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Wikidata describes it as: "medieval Benedictine monastery". Coordinates: 51.0686°, -1.3143°.
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Summary from the official site
Hyde Abbey is a site of historical significance related to Islamic education and community activities. It offers various classes for children to learn about Islam and its principles, as well as hosting Jumuah prayers and sermons.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Hyde Abbey was a medieval Benedictine monastery just outside the walls of Winchester, Hampshire, England. It was dissolved and demolished in 1538 following various acts passed under King Henry VIII to dissolve monasteries and abbeys (see Dissolution of the Monasteries). The Abbey was once known to have housed the remains of King Alfred the Great, his son, King Edward the Elder, and his wife, Ealhswith. Following its dissolution these remains were lost; however, excavations of the Abbey and the surrounding area continue.
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Background
History
When Alfred the Great re-founded the royal city of Winchester in about 880, the Saxon cathedral and the royal palace stood at the heart of the city. As the city grew, land was purchased in the city in the last year of Alfred's reign, and work was begun on the New Minster, beside the Old Minster, under the direction of Edward the Elder. When it was sufficiently complete, about 903, it was consecrated and fully endowed; the abbot Grimbald (died 8 July 901), a learned monk of St Bertin at St Omer in Flanders, was instated and the body of Alfred was re-interred in the new structure. Several further members of the royal house were also interred in the New Minster. The gift in 1041 by Queen Emma,…
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- Coordinates
- 51.0686, -1.3143
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Winchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- SO23 7EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.winchestermuslims.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5953503 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hyde Abbey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: HydeAbbey.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hyde Abbey?
- Hyde Abbey is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO23 7EJ), in the parish of Winchester, unparished area.
- What is Hyde Abbey?
- Hyde Abbey — medieval Benedictine monastery.
- How do I get to Hyde Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO23 7EJ.
- When was Hyde Abbey built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Is Hyde Abbey a protected site?
- Yes — Hyde Abbey is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Hyde Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO23 7EJ.