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KEYNSHAM ABBEY

The historical Augustinian Abbey founded in c.1166 by William, Second Earl of Gloucester is located within Keynsham Memorial Park

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Aerial Tour of Keynsham Abbey Site Today

The following video provides an aerial overview of the historical Keynsham Abbey site

Drone footage by Rob Callaway

 
 
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Keynsham Abbey

Based on the findings from the archaeological dig conducted following the creation of the Keynsham by-pass in the 1960s, this graphic demonstrates the size of Keynsham Abbey and the surrounding buildings as it would have existed since c.1166.

Graphic by David Martyn

 

EVENTS

  • 850th Anniversary
    850th Anniversary
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    Keynsham Abbey Ruins
    Time is TBD
    Keynsham Abbey Ruins, Abbey Park, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 2BT, UK
    To celebrate 850 years since the appointment of the first Abbot of Keynsham Abbey, the Keynsham Abbey working group will be creating an open event during 2023 to celebrate this milestone. Details to follow.
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  • Abbey Gardening Maintenance
    Abbey Gardening Maintenance
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    Keynsham Abbey Ruins
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    Keynsham Abbey Ruins, Abbey Park, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 2BT, UK
    Volunteers meet to tidy and maintain the Abbey gardens. For a list of dates, please click 'Event Details'.
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  • Open Day
    Open Day
    Sat, 14 May
    Keynsham Abbey Ruins
    14 May, 11:00
    Keynsham Abbey Ruins, Abbey Park, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 2BT, UK
    Keynsham Abbey aims to hold an annual Open Day Event during the month of May.
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  • Abbey Gardening Maintenance
    Abbey Gardening Maintenance
    Sat, 22 Jan
    Keynsham Abbey Ruins
    22 Jan, 14:00 – 17:00
    Keynsham Abbey Ruins, Abbey Park, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 2BT, UK
    Date of Next Event - Saturday 22nd January 2022 starting at 2PM (weather permitting). The Keynsham Abbey Working Group, help to maintain the site at Keynsham Memorial Park. We meet every 2 weeks and would welcome additional members.
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Continuing Research

In addition to maintaining the historical site of Keynsham Abbey, we are keen to ensure more people know more about the location and some of the important people connected to the Abbey. We are particularly keen for residents of Keynsham to have an improved knowledge of Keynsham Abbey and the town's important religious role from the 9th Century to the Abbey's dissolution in c.1539