Shrewsbury Abbey was founded in 1083 and was built on the site of a wooden Saxon Church. The Rule of St. Benedict was followed there for 457 years by a community of monks, with the church at the centre of a daily routine of prayers, studies, and manual labour.

Home to the fictional character of Brother Cadfael, the Abbey attracts thousands of tourist visitors every year. Coupled with its interesting history, and its near-destruction by road pioneer Thomas Telford, a visit to Shrewsbury is not complete without seeing this magnificent structure.

This view of the Church was taken from Abbey Foregate, a view sadly marred by road signs and traffic.

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