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MEDIEVAL / MIDDLE AGESREFORMATIONBuilt in 888 by King Alfred and destroyed in 1539 by Henry VIII, the foundations are all that remain of what became one of the most influential and important Benedictine nunneries in England.
The museum, lying in a peaceful walled garden, brings the story of the Abbey and its people to life with an interactive virtual tour.
Shaftesbury Abbey Museum is best suited to older children and adults
Forget the coach and take a walk to:
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