Shrewsbury Abbey (Shrewsbury)

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The Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, commonly known as Shrewsbury Abbey, was a Benedictine monastery founded in 1083 by the Earl of Shrewsbury, Roger de Montgomery.

The abbey was dissolved in 1540 during the Dissolution of the Monasteries, and many of the monastery buildings were destroyed, but a number of buildings, including the church were left intact. Portions of the church were destroyed and rebuilt over the years; the west end tower dates to the 14th century, and the east end to the 19th century.

The history of Shrewsbury Abbey played a prominent role in the "Cadfael" mysteries by Ellis Peters.
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Coordinates:   52°42'27"N   2°44'37"W
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