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The remains of the 12th century Cistercian Abbey at Buildwas, Shropshire...
Info here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buildwa...
The remains of the 12th century Cistercian Abbey at Buildwas, Shropshire...
Info here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buildwa...
December 12, 2024 at 4:52 PM
#shropshire #abbey #buildwas #ironbridge #telford #medieval #history #ruins #history #uk #landscape #photography
The remains of the 12th century Cistercian Abbey at Buildwas, Shropshire...
Info here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buildwa...
The remains of the 12th century Cistercian Abbey at Buildwas, Shropshire...
Info here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buildwa...
In situ medieval floor tiles from Buildwas Abbey in Shropshire.
📸 My own. #TilesOnTuesday #BuildwasAbbey #Shropshire
📸 My own. #TilesOnTuesday #BuildwasAbbey #Shropshire
April 7, 2026 at 6:21 AM
In situ medieval floor tiles from Buildwas Abbey in Shropshire.
📸 My own. #TilesOnTuesday #BuildwasAbbey #Shropshire
📸 My own. #TilesOnTuesday #BuildwasAbbey #Shropshire
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The remains of the 12th century Cistercian Abbey at Buildwas, Shropshire...
The remains of the 12th century Cistercian Abbey at Buildwas, Shropshire...
July 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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The remains of the 12th century Cistercian Abbey at Buildwas, Shropshire...
The remains of the 12th century Cistercian Abbey at Buildwas, Shropshire...
In situ medieval floor tiles from Buildwas Abbey in Shropshire. 📸 My own. #TilesOnTuesday #Medieval #Shropshire
February 18, 2025 at 7:04 AM
In situ medieval floor tiles from Buildwas Abbey in Shropshire. 📸 My own. #TilesOnTuesday #Medieval #Shropshire
Read about Buildwas Abbey in Shropshire (free entry) on this link:
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places...
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places...
History of Buildwas Abbey
Scenically placed beside the river Severn in Shropshire, the ruins of Buildwas Abbey are among the most important Cistercian remains in England.
www.english-heritage.org.uk
August 11, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Read about Buildwas Abbey in Shropshire (free entry) on this link:
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places...
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places...
Beautiful 900-year-old medieval floor tiles… and I can’t unsee the sliced pizzas! 🍕😂
Chapter House, Buildwas Abbey, Shropshire.
📷 by me
#TilesOnTuesday
#Archaeology
Chapter House, Buildwas Abbey, Shropshire.
📷 by me
#TilesOnTuesday
#Archaeology
August 11, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Beautiful 900-year-old medieval floor tiles… and I can’t unsee the sliced pizzas! 🍕😂
Chapter House, Buildwas Abbey, Shropshire.
📷 by me
#TilesOnTuesday
#Archaeology
Chapter House, Buildwas Abbey, Shropshire.
📷 by me
#TilesOnTuesday
#Archaeology
The Chapter House at Buildwas Abbey, Shropshire. Severn side home of the Cistercians.
#medievalmonday
#medievalmonday
December 9, 2024 at 9:59 AM
The Chapter House at Buildwas Abbey, Shropshire. Severn side home of the Cistercians.
#medievalmonday
#medievalmonday
#WallsOnWednesday from Buildwas Abbey, Shropshire, founded in the C12th.
August 19, 2026 at 9:02 AM
#WallsOnWednesday from Buildwas Abbey, Shropshire, founded in the C12th.
Buildwas Abbey, Shropshire.
Founded 1135.
“Buildwas is one of the most picturesque of ruins….This Abbey had a very respectable library. I have encountered a considerable number of books from it, at Cambridge, Lambeth and elsewhere.” MR James writing in 1925.
#medievalmonday #medievalsky
Founded 1135.
“Buildwas is one of the most picturesque of ruins….This Abbey had a very respectable library. I have encountered a considerable number of books from it, at Cambridge, Lambeth and elsewhere.” MR James writing in 1925.
#medievalmonday #medievalsky
November 18, 2024 at 10:50 AM
Buildwas Abbey, Shropshire.
Founded 1135.
“Buildwas is one of the most picturesque of ruins….This Abbey had a very respectable library. I have encountered a considerable number of books from it, at Cambridge, Lambeth and elsewhere.” MR James writing in 1925.
#medievalmonday #medievalsky
Founded 1135.
“Buildwas is one of the most picturesque of ruins….This Abbey had a very respectable library. I have encountered a considerable number of books from it, at Cambridge, Lambeth and elsewhere.” MR James writing in 1925.
#medievalmonday #medievalsky
#WallsOnWednesday Remains of the C12th Cistercian Buildwas Abbey in Shropshire.
January 14, 2026 at 10:59 AM
#WallsOnWednesday Remains of the C12th Cistercian Buildwas Abbey in Shropshire.
Moje Shropshire
Buildwas Abbey
Buildwas Abbey
December 3, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Moje Shropshire
Buildwas Abbey
Buildwas Abbey
The "butterfly cross" is a type of carving found in many historic buildings. It is thought to be apotropaic in its significance and was often placed on thresholds or doorways. The idea is that the symbol would protect the space from evil. This example was found in Buildwas Abbey.
#apotropaic
#apotropaic
May 24, 2026 at 1:02 PM
The "butterfly cross" is a type of carving found in many historic buildings. It is thought to be apotropaic in its significance and was often placed on thresholds or doorways. The idea is that the symbol would protect the space from evil. This example was found in Buildwas Abbey.
#apotropaic
#apotropaic
#TilesOnTuesday Medieval floor tiles from Buildwas Abbey, Shropshire.
August 18, 2026 at 9:15 AM
#TilesOnTuesday Medieval floor tiles from Buildwas Abbey, Shropshire.
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More from Buildwas, originally founded in 1135 as a Savigniac order, it was later became a Cistercian house
#RuinedPrioryFriday
More from Buildwas, originally founded in 1135 as a Savigniac order, it was later became a Cistercian house
#RuinedPrioryFriday
February 6, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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More from Buildwas, originally founded in 1135 as a Savigniac order, it was later became a Cistercian house
#RuinedPrioryFriday
More from Buildwas, originally founded in 1135 as a Savigniac order, it was later became a Cistercian house
#RuinedPrioryFriday
#TilesonTuesday Medieval tiles from Buildwas Abbey, Shropshire.
December 10, 2024 at 11:15 AM
#TilesonTuesday Medieval tiles from Buildwas Abbey, Shropshire.
#WallsOnWednesday Buildwas Abbey, Shropshire. A Cistercian abbey originally founded in 1135.
May 27, 2026 at 8:16 AM
#WallsOnWednesday Buildwas Abbey, Shropshire. A Cistercian abbey originally founded in 1135.
A few of the English monastic sites I visited in July as I strive to visit 437 represented in thirteenth-century mortuary rolls (Wenlock, Buildwas, Castle Acre, Norwich)
July 29, 2024 at 12:12 AM
A few of the English monastic sites I visited in July as I strive to visit 437 represented in thirteenth-century mortuary rolls (Wenlock, Buildwas, Castle Acre, Norwich)
Nettle-leaved Bellflower (Campanula trachelium) still blooming at Buildwas Abbey this week with the wildlife group for #wildflowerhour also Common Polypody (Polypodium vulgare) on the walls and Small Teasel (Dipsacus pilosus) nearby
November 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Nettle-leaved Bellflower (Campanula trachelium) still blooming at Buildwas Abbey this week with the wildlife group for #wildflowerhour also Common Polypody (Polypodium vulgare) on the walls and Small Teasel (Dipsacus pilosus) nearby
Buildwas Abbey near Ironbridge, Shropshire, 4th June 2023 (part 2)
#buildwas #shropshire #ironbridge #travel #photography #history
#buildwas #shropshire #ironbridge #travel #photography #history
November 25, 2024 at 2:12 AM
Buildwas Abbey near Ironbridge, Shropshire, 4th June 2023 (part 2)
#buildwas #shropshire #ironbridge #travel #photography #history
#buildwas #shropshire #ironbridge #travel #photography #history
Spruce Shortwing Beetle, Molorchus minor (a species of longhorn beetle, as you might guess!) seen today in Buildwas, Shropshire. A first for me.
June 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Spruce Shortwing Beetle, Molorchus minor (a species of longhorn beetle, as you might guess!) seen today in Buildwas, Shropshire. A first for me.
Buildwas Abbey for the apple fair yesterday
September 29, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Buildwas Abbey for the apple fair yesterday
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approaching these in the order we saw them, first of all Buildwas Abbey, with its sturdy romanesque pillars still surviving
#RuinedPrioryFriday
approaching these in the order we saw them, first of all Buildwas Abbey, with its sturdy romanesque pillars still surviving
#RuinedPrioryFriday
February 6, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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approaching these in the order we saw them, first of all Buildwas Abbey, with its sturdy romanesque pillars still surviving
#RuinedPrioryFriday
approaching these in the order we saw them, first of all Buildwas Abbey, with its sturdy romanesque pillars still surviving
#RuinedPrioryFriday
Buildwas Abbey near Ironbridge, Shropshire, 4th June 2023 (part 1)
#buildwas #shropshire #ironbridge #travel #photography #history
#buildwas #shropshire #ironbridge #travel #photography #history
November 25, 2024 at 2:11 AM
Buildwas Abbey near Ironbridge, Shropshire, 4th June 2023 (part 1)
#buildwas #shropshire #ironbridge #travel #photography #history
#buildwas #shropshire #ironbridge #travel #photography #history
The ruined church of Buildwas Abbey in Shropshire, painted in 1790 by Edward Dayes. #RuinedPrioryFriday
March 21, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The ruined church of Buildwas Abbey in Shropshire, painted in 1790 by Edward Dayes. #RuinedPrioryFriday