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Abbey House Gardens
 Once
the site of the Abbot of Malmesbury Abbey's garden, the garden today
covers 5 acres, and is located directly beside the historic ruins of
the Abbey. The gardens are built about a 16th century house, and offer
richly colourful garden walks throught the spring, summer, and fall.
Abbey
House Gardens Photo Gallery >>
The Gardens
One interesting feature is the Knot Garden, an arrangement of formal beds about
a well, shaped like a Celtic cross (see photo), in imitation of St Martins cross
on Iona. It is rumoured that a Celtic monk from Iona was responsible for founding
the Abbey at Malmesbury. Equally unusual is the Dinosaur Grove, planted with trees
that prospered when dinosaurs lived. The extensive rose beds echo the style popular
in Tudor times, Abbey House
The exact
date that Abbey House was built is not known for certain, but it was probably
around 1542, just a few short years fter the Abbey at Malmesbury was dissolved
by Henry VIII. Following the Dissolution, a wealthy merchant named William Stumpe
bought much of the Abbey property, and helped the town buy the Abbey buildings
to serve as the parish church.
Stumpe built Abbey House n the site of the house used by the former
abbots of Malmesbury Abbey. It sems likely that the house was used as
a Governor's residence during the English Civil War. The house was remodelled
and extended in the early 20th century, but the bulk is in its original
state.
What's it like to visit?
We've assembled some of our favourite photos of a recent visit to the
gardens in our Abbey
House Gardens Photo Gallery >>
Contact
Abbey House Gardens
The Abbey House
Malmesbury
Wiltshire
England
SN16 9AS
Location: Just off the market square in Malmesbury, beside Malmesbury Abbey
Website: Abbey House Gardens
Email: info@abbeyhousegardens.co.uk
Phone: 01666 822 212
Fax: 01666 822 782
Location
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