Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - Abbey Gardens and Precincts
Abbots Bridge over the River Lark.
This 14th century bridge lies at the north-west corner of the Abbey Precincts. On the south-west face 3 segmental arches support a walkway which links the bridge with the 12th century precinct wall.
Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484).
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The riverside
The River Lark runs along the eastern border of the Abbey Gardens and has seen many changes since people first settled in the area.
The waters were vital to the wellbeing of the Abbey's community and they took full advantage by diverting the river to supply power to a mill and using the course of the river as a trading route when many a barge could be seen plying its way through the countryside.
Today the bankside and the river act as a vital green corridor through the heart of the town. Sights and sounds of the countryside are never far away as Kingfisher and Water Vole enjoy the fruits of the river.
www.visit-burystedmunds.co.uk/abbey-gardens.html Abbey Ruins, Abbey Precincts, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Partof the runined wall of the medieval abbey.
Ruins of the Abbey Church of St Edmund. Little now remains of the site except the rubble bases of several of the columns. Parts of the high crossing arches supporting the central tower are today the tallest parts of the ruins. The crossing tower, begun just after 1100, was completed by Abbot Anselm, but damaged later and rebuilt in stages from 1361. The abbey dates from the 14th century. It housed the relics of the martyred king, St. Edmund. It was used as a temporary residence by Henry VI and was burnt out by an accidental fire in 1465. It finally became ruinous after King Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries in 1539.This site is now in the care of English Heritage (2010) but managed by St. Edmundsbury Borough Council.
historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/education/educatio... Abbots Bridge over the River Lark.
This 14th century bridge lies at the north-west corner of the Abbey Precincts. On the south-west face 3 segmental arches support a walkway which links the bridge with the 12th century precinct wall.
historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/education/educatio...
The riverside
The River Lark runs along the eastern border of the Abbey Gardens and has seen many changes since people first settled in the area.
The waters were vital to the wellbeing of the Abbey's community and they took full advantage by diverting the river to supply power to a mill and using the course of the river as a trading route when many a barge could be seen plying its way through the countryside.
Today the bankside and the river act as a vital green corridor through the heart of the town. Sights and sounds of the countryside are never far away as Kingfisher and Water Vole enjoy the fruits of the river.
www.visit-burystedmunds.co.uk/abbey-gardens.html Abbey Gardens Sundial Fountain
This Victorian drinking fountain, with sundial cube on the top, was gifted to the people of Bury St Edmunds in 1871 by the 3rd Marquess of Bristol. The Abbey Gardens sundial is an extremely early example - quite possibly the earliest in the country - of a sundial that allowed the town clocks to be set to GMT rather than the local mean time.
www.visit-burystedmunds.co.uk/directory/abbey-gardens
The Fountain
With its carved pillar and metal sundial, this fountain was a gift from the Marquis of Bristol, unveiled in 1871, and was originally installed outside the Nutshell pub in the Traverse. However, it was soon impeding wider vehicles, and was moved to the Abbey grounds in 1939 where it now serves as a decorative planter.
More information about the sundial fountain can be found here:-
www.visit-burystedmunds.co.uk/abbey-gardens.html
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - Abbey Gardens and Precincts
Abbots Bridge over the River Lark.
This 14th century bridge lies at the north-west corner of the Abbey Precincts. On the south-west face 3 segmental arches support a walkway which links the bridge with the 12th century precinct wall.
Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484).
historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/education/educatio...
The riverside
The River Lark runs along the eastern border of the Abbey Gardens and has seen many changes since people first settled in the area.
The waters were vital to the wellbeing of the Abbey's community and they took full advantage by diverting the river to supply power to a mill and using the course of the river as a trading route when many a barge could be seen plying its way through the countryside.
Today the bankside and the river act as a vital green corridor through the heart of the town. Sights and sounds of the countryside are never far away as Kingfisher and Water Vole enjoy the fruits of the river.
www.visit-burystedmunds.co.uk/abbey-gardens.html Abbey Ruins, Abbey Precincts, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Partof the runined wall of the medieval abbey.
Ruins of the Abbey Church of St Edmund. Little now remains of the site except the rubble bases of several of the columns. Parts of the high crossing arches supporting the central tower are today the tallest parts of the ruins. The crossing tower, begun just after 1100, was completed by Abbot Anselm, but damaged later and rebuilt in stages from 1361. The abbey dates from the 14th century. It housed the relics of the martyred king, St. Edmund. It was used as a temporary residence by Henry VI and was burnt out by an accidental fire in 1465. It finally became ruinous after King Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries in 1539.This site is now in the care of English Heritage (2010) but managed by St. Edmundsbury Borough Council.
historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/education/educatio... Abbots Bridge over the River Lark.
This 14th century bridge lies at the north-west corner of the Abbey Precincts. On the south-west face 3 segmental arches support a walkway which links the bridge with the 12th century precinct wall.
historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/education/educatio...
The riverside
The River Lark runs along the eastern border of the Abbey Gardens and has seen many changes since people first settled in the area.
The waters were vital to the wellbeing of the Abbey's community and they took full advantage by diverting the river to supply power to a mill and using the course of the river as a trading route when many a barge could be seen plying its way through the countryside.
Today the bankside and the river act as a vital green corridor through the heart of the town. Sights and sounds of the countryside are never far away as Kingfisher and Water Vole enjoy the fruits of the river.
www.visit-burystedmunds.co.uk/abbey-gardens.html Abbey Gardens Sundial Fountain
This Victorian drinking fountain, with sundial cube on the top, was gifted to the people of Bury St Edmunds in 1871 by the 3rd Marquess of Bristol. The Abbey Gardens sundial is an extremely early example - quite possibly the earliest in the country - of a sundial that allowed the town clocks to be set to GMT rather than the local mean time.
www.visit-burystedmunds.co.uk/directory/abbey-gardens
The Fountain
With its carved pillar and metal sundial, this fountain was a gift from the Marquis of Bristol, unveiled in 1871, and was originally installed outside the Nutshell pub in the Traverse. However, it was soon impeding wider vehicles, and was moved to the Abbey grounds in 1939 where it now serves as a decorative planter.
More information about the sundial fountain can be found here:-
www.visit-burystedmunds.co.uk/abbey-gardens.html