Archaeological sites · South West England
Muchelney Abbey
In or near Kingsbury Episcopi.
Muchelney Abbey — archaeological in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Muchelney Abbey is a archaeological located in england south west. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Muchelney Abbey is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It was once a Benedictine monastery founded in the 8th century. The site features the remains of the abbey church and other monastic buildings, offering insights into medieval religious life. Visitors can explore the extensive ruins and appreciate the historical significance of the location.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0203, -2.8157
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Muchelney
- Postcode
- TA10 0DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Established
- 901
Sources
- osm: w404879756 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q6931026 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Muchelney Abbey?
- Muchelney Abbey is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA10 0DQ), in the parish of Muchelney.
- What is Muchelney Abbey?
- Muchelney Abbey — archaeological in england south west.
- How do I get to Muchelney Abbey?
- Drivers can use postcode TA10 0DQ.
- When was Muchelney Abbey built?
- Built or established in 901.
- Who owns Muchelney Abbey?
- Muchelney Abbey is owned by English Heritage.
- Is Muchelney Abbey a protected site?
- Yes — Muchelney Abbey is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Muchelney Abbey?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA10 0DQ. It sits within the Glastonbury and Somerton parliamentary constituency.