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The Abbey Church of St Mary the Virgin, Tewkesbury, commonly known as Tewkesbury Abbey, is located in the town of Tewkesbury in the ceremonial county of Gloucestershire, England. A former Benedictine monastery , it is now a parish church .
La abadía de Tewkesbury (en inglés: Tewkesbury Abbey) fue una antigua abadía de la orden de San Benito de fundación medieval, ubicada en la pequeña ciudad inglesa de Tewkesbury, en el condado de Gloucestershire.
Tewkesbury (/ ˈ tj uː k s b ər i / TEWKS-bər-ee) is a market town and civil parish in the north of Gloucestershire, England. The town grew following the construction of Tewkesbury Abbey in the twelfth century and played a significant role in the Wars of the Roses.
Tewkesbury Abbey is famous for the medieval stained glass in its seven quire windows. However, it is less well known that the Abbey also possesses a fine collection of Victorian stained glass, as well as some excellent modern examples.
Tewkesbury Abbey is world-renowned for being one of the UK’s greatest examples of medieval architecture. Its striking Norman tower and long nave have dominated the Tewkesbury skyline for nearly 900 years.
The Battle of Tewkesbury, which took place on 4 May 1471, was one of the most decisive battles of the Wars of the Roses in England. King Edward IV and his forces loyal to the House of York completely defeated those of the rival House of Lancaster.
Welcome to the website for Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershire, England. It gives details for worship, visits, and information about the Abbey community 01684 850959 info@tewkesburyabbey.org.uk
