Reading Abbey Ruins, Abbey Walk, Reading

This Cluniac Abbey was founded in 1121 by Henry I and was his favourite monastery. He was buried here. Reading was the only Cluniac house to be granted abbey status. Most of the stone has been removed since the dissolution. Much of it can be found built into walls all over Reading and several cart-loads of carved stones are in the Forbury Gardens near by.

Location

Reading Reading

Period

Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

Tags

abbey ruin religion faith monastery dissolution medieval (1066 - 1484)