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Basingwerk

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Originally a Savignac house founded in 1131 under the patronage of Ranulf, Earl of Chester. In 1147 the house became a Cistercian establishment. In 1240 Dafydd ap Llyweyln gave the monks the church and shrine of St. Winifrid at Holywell. At one time Basingwerk was a prosperous house, with lands in England and grazing land for over 2,000 sheep, but by the time of the Dissolution only 6 monks remained. The oldest church at Basingwerk dates from the early 13th century.
Holywell, Clwyd, Wales

About Basingwerk
Attraction Type: Abbey
Location: 1 m NE of Holywell, on A548
Website: Basingwerk
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OS SJ194 775
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Nearest Towns and Villages Chester - 14.6 miles away Crewe - 34.4 miles away Congleton - 42.4 miles away Macclesfield - 44.8 miles away Buxton - 53.6 miles away Bradwell - 60.8 miles away Grange - 62.5 miles away Ulverston - 62.8 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Y Gegin Fach - 5.4 miles from Basingwerk Rhosesmor, Clwyd Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £195

Dairy Cottage - 5.5 miles from Basingwerk Gwern-y-Gaer, Clwyd Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £195

Barnacre Green Cottage - 7.8 miles from Basingwerk Wirral, Cheshire Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £295

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Nearest Hotels

The Glan Yr Afon Inn - 2.3 miles from Basingwerk Holywell, Clwyd Stay from: £55.00

The Springfield Hotel - 3 miles from Basingwerk Holywell, Cheshire Stay from: £39.00

Ashgrove Luxury Apartments & Cottages - 4.9 miles from Basingwerk Caerwys, Clwyd Stay from: £80.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Tan Yr Onnen Guesthouse - 8.5 miles from Basingwerk St Asaph, Clwyd From: £65.00

wyngate bed and breakfast - 8.7 miles from Basingwerk Meolse, Clwyd From: £44.00

Shrewsbury Lodge Hotel - 9.3 miles from Basingwerk Wirral, Merseyside From: £110.35

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