The monastery was originally founded in 1107 by William d'Aubigny, butler to King Henry I. King Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries brought about the closure of Wymondham Abbey, which was surrendered to the King in 1538. It now serves as an Anglican parish church.

Grace Mulligan

November 16, 2024

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Founded in 1107 by William d'Aubigny, the butler to King Henry I, Wymondham Abbey was once a thriving monastery. However, it was closed during the Dissolution of the Monasteries under King Henry VIII, with the abbey officially surrendered to the crown in 1538. Today, the building serves as an Anglican parish church.

Neil Sneade

August 23, 2023

Road cycling

Has that curious thing of being impressively intact at one end but partially ruined at the other. Very grand for a parish church!

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Location: Wymondham, South Norfolk District, Norfolk, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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