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"South Porch, Malmesbury Abbey, Wiltshire, England"

BAJANEXILE

Member since: 2010-05-20
bajanexile 06-06-10 03:41
Norman/Romanesque Abbey - now the parish church. Founded by St Aldhelm in Saxon times. Pavise/treasury containing c1407 manuscript bible and other books, and historical exhibits. Outstanding south porch with its magnificent Norman arch containing carvings depicting Bible stories. . Burial place of King Athelstan (c895-940), the first king of all England. Situated in an attractive and historic hilltop country town.
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