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Shrewsbury Abbey

Shrewsbury Abbey

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Shrewsbury Abbey

Name: Shrewsbury Abbey
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Location: Shrewsbury, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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1. Shrewsbury City loop from Upton Magna

20.2km

01:14

80m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Shrewsbury & Upton Magna loop from Wem

56.3km

03:22

290m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cruck Cottage, Upton Magna – Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath loop from Porthill

24.4km

01:37

150m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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May 9, 2021

The Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Shrewsbury (commonly known as Shrewsbury Abbey)
The Abbey was founded in 1083 as a Benedictine monastery by the Norman Earl of Shrewsbury, Roger de Montgomery. It grew to be one of the most important and influential abbeys in England, and an important centre of pilgrimage. Although much of the Abbey was destroyed in the 16th century, the nave survived as a parish church, and today serves as the mother church for the Parish of Holy Cross.
Cadfael
Shrewsbury Abbey is the setting for The Cadfael Chronicles by Ellis Peters, in which the fictional Brother Cadfael is embroiled in a series of historical murder mysteries. The character of Cadfael is a Welsh Benedictine monk living at the Abbey in the first half of the 12th century.
Music
Choir- The Abbey has a long-standing reputation for excellence in choral music.
Organ- The Abbey has a fine organ, built in 1911 by William Hill and Son. shrewsburyabbey.com/music/hill-organ

Tours, Events and visits check out the abbey website for more information
shrewsburyabbey.com

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Location: Shrewsbury, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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Shrewsbury Abbey

1. Shrewsbury City loop from Upton Magna

2. Shrewsbury & Upton Magna loop from Wem

3. Cruck Cottage, Upton Magna – Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath loop from Porthill

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