Hailes Abbey
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The ruined Cistercian Abbey at Hailes, dating from 1246. The abbey became a major pilgrimage site as a result of owning a holic relic: a vial of Christ's blood.
Waymark Code: WMFD05
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/30/2012
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The Cistercian Abbey at Hailes was founded by the Earl of Cornwall, in 1246 as thanks for being saved from a shipwreck. The abbey became a major pilgrimage site as a result of owning a holic relic: a vial of Christ's blood.
With the disolution of the monasteries, the "holy relic" was deemed to be nothing more than animal blood and was destroyed.
Following the disolution, the site became a private dwelling for a time, before falling into ruin. Now, all that is left are the peaceful atmospheric ruins of this once great abbey.
A free audio guide is provided on site which will navigate you around the site and provide some of the background of the monastery.
Property page on English Heritage website: [Web Link]
I am an English Heritage Member: yes
Property Address:
Hailes, Nr Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire - GL54 5PB
Property maintained by:: English Heritage
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