Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPershore Abbey (site of)

Pershore Abbey (site of)

England
List entry 1005303
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Pershore Abbey is a Benedictine monastery founded in the tenth century in Worcestershire, with origins possibly extending to the eighth century. The abbey was established as a daughter house of Osney and developed into a significant religious community, becoming one of the principal Benedictine houses in the Midlands. The surviving remains include the abbey church's choir and transepts, which date largely from the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries and represent later medieval architectural developments. Following the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century, the church was considerably reduced in scale, though the remaining structure continues to serve as the parish church and preserves important examples of Gothic architectural detail from the High and Late Medieval periods.

Pershore Abbey (site of) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005303. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pershore Abbey (site of)?

Pershore Abbey is a Benedictine monastery founded in the tenth century in Worcestershire, with origins possibly extending to the eighth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005303.

Who is responsible for protecting Pershore Abbey (site of)?

Pershore Abbey (site of) is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005303.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pershore Abbey (site of)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Elmley Castle village cross (5.6 km), Kemerton Camp (5.6 km), Ditched enclosures SE of Eckington Field Farm (5.7 km).

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