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Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden

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Shaftesbury Abbey was founded by King Alfred around 888AD, and Alfred's daughter Aethelgiva was the first Abbess. The town grew up around the abbey during the late Saxon period, and gained in importance to the point where it was granted the right to have no less than three money minters under Aethelstan. During the medieval period the Abbey was a popular destination for pilgrims who flocked to the shrine of St. Edward. The excavated remains of the abbey church lies within a walled garden, and the Shaftesbury Abbey Museum traces the history of the site.
Museum: Only the excavated foundations remain of Shaftesbury's 9th century Benedictine Abbey, but the story of the abbey is brought to life in this excellent museum.
Park Walk, Shaftesbury, Dorset, England, SP7 8JR

About Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden
Attraction Type: Abbey
Location: in the town centre
Website: Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden
Email: user@shaftesburyabbey.co.uk
Phone: 01747 852 910
Fax: 01747 852 910
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Anvil Cottage - 2.7 miles from Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden Twyford, Dorset Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £380

Lakes Lodge - 6 miles from Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden Milton on Stour, Dorset Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £300

Mallard Lodge - 6 miles from Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden Milton on Stour, Dorset Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £320

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La Fleur de Lys - 0.3 miles from Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden Shaftesbury, Dorset Stay from: £75.00

Best Western The Royal Chase Hotel - 0.6 miles from Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden Shaftesbury, Dorset Stay from: £54.00

The Benett Arms - 3.2 miles from Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden Semley, Wiltshire Stay from: £42.00

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the grove arms - 3 miles from Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden Ludwell, Wiltshire From: £20.00

Manston Guest House - previously Northwood Cottages - 4.9 miles from Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden Sturminster Newton, Dorset From: £115.00

Whispering Chimneys Bed & Breakfast - 5.5 miles from Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden Iwerne Minster, Dorset From: £70.00

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Shaftesbury
Tourist Information Centre
8 Bell Street
Shaftesbury
Dorset
England
SP7 8AE
Tel: 01747 853 514
Fax: 01747 850 593
Email: tourism@shaftesburydorset.com
Web: http://www.shaftesburydorset.com/
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