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Shropshire Cathedrals & Churches
Between 1536 and 1540, King Henry the Eighth destroyed most of the religious buildings in
England, a time called the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Haughmond Abbey, was one of the Abbeys to
suffer, as a result, it was bought by Sir Edward Littleton, who turned it in to a family home. However,
during the Civil War, between 1642 and 1646, Haughmond Abbey burnt down. By the early 1900’s the
Shropshire Archaeological Society decided that it was time to learn more about the
site.
Upton Magna, Uffington, Shrewsbury SY4 4RW Tel: 01743 709661
Founded in 1083 by the Norman Roger de Montgomery and started life as a small wooden
chapel. It was the centre of Norman and Medieval power in the region.
Part of the Abbey was used by local people as their parish Church and consequently it has
survived Henry VIII and the dissolution of the monastery in 1540, Oliver Cromwell, Thomas Telford, Two
World Wars and numerous floods and is still a parish church to this day
Substantial remains of large Cluniac Priory, famous for its 12th century carvings, set
,- amongst smooth lawns and ornamental topiary. Tape tour included in admission price.
Bull Ring, Much Wenlock Tel: 01952 727466
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