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England

Wenlock Abbey (Wenlock Priory) (Priory House) (Much Wenlock Abbey)

Much Wenlock, near Shrewsbury

Shropshire

England

Circa Date: 15th century, incorporating 13th century elements, w/later alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: Grounds Only

Country House: Yes

From a 1918 postcard

  • Country Life: XXI, 558, 1907. CXXVIII, 1282, 1432 plan, 1492, 1960.

  • Title: Country Life: 100 Favourite Houses
    Author: Green, Candida Lycett
    Year Published: 1999
    Publisher: London: Boxtree
    ISBN: 0752213334
    Book Type: Hardback

  • House Listed: Grade I

    Park Listed: Grade II

  • Current Seat / Home of: Gabrielle Drake

    Past Seat / Home of: Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, 19th century. James Milnes Gaskell, MP, 19th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

    Ownership Details: The abbey ruins are owned by English Heritage and open to the public

  • House Open to Public: Grounds Only

    Website: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk

    Historic Houses Member: No

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