チードル周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ20

Worth a stop and have a wonder around. plenty to see. 10-15 minutes is enough.

Croxden Abbey, also known as "Abbey of the Vale of St. Mary at Croxden", was a Cistercian abbey. A daughter house of the abbey in Aunay-sur-Odon, Normandy, the abbey was founded by Bertram III de Verdun of Alton Castle, Staffordshire, in the 12th century. The abbey was dissolved in 1538. In 1176, Bertram III de Verdun, the lord of the manor of Croxden, endowed a site for a new abbey near Alton, Staffordshire, to a group of 12 Cistercian monks from Aunay-sur-Odon, Normandy. Bertram founded the abbey, like many noblemen of his time, for the souls of his family. The monks remained at the Alton site until 1179, before moving to land near Croxden, a few miles south. Croxden was relatively prosperous, drawing the majority of its wealth from sheep farming. By 1315, the monks were supplying more wool to the continent than any other religious house in the county, with transactions being recorded with Florentine merchants well into the 1420s.

Croxden Abbey was built in the 12th centaury as the home of 70 Cistercian monks. It was converted to a farm after the suppression of the monasteries in 1538. Remains of the church, infirmary and abbots house remain. Now managed by English Heritage it's open 10:00 - 17:00 everyday. Entry is free.

Very busy pedestrian path too - so important to be aware and give way.

Cycle hire at south end with refreshments. Another cafe in the middle and yet another at the north end.

The trail is all surfaced in tarmac but now (2021) is becoming fairly worn and large sections are quite bumpy. Probably not best for expensive road bike wheels but suitable for all other types of bike.

Beautiful spot to rest and contemplate.

Interesting place to stop for a snack?