WROXALL
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A Benedictine Priory was established at Wroxall in 1141.
The large building now known as Wroxall Abbey, is Victorian and was built in 1861. For many years this was a school. It is now used as a conference centre and restaurant. Richard Shakespeare, the grandfather of William Shakespeare, was born in Wroxall, c1500. |
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This is a view of Wroxall Abbey, from a footpath from the adjacent village of Rowington.
This footpath runs past Shakespeare Hall. There are some more pictures here: Rowington. |
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This view, through a ruined archway, shows a part of the former abbey which still survives, in the form of St Leonard's Church.
The Wroxall Estate was bought by the architect Sir Christopher Wren in 1713. The church contains monuments to five Christopher Wren's, his descendents, and various members of the Wren family are buried in the graveyard. |
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St Leonard's Church originally formed the north aisle of the original abbey.
The church is now known as Wren's Chapel, and is used for regular services, and marriages.
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