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Haughmond Abbey (English Heritage)
    Haughmond Abbey
SR4 4RW
Shropshire
England
Facilities
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Located 3 miles NE of Shrewsbury off B5062 (OS Map 126; ref SJ 542152)
Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01743 709661
Website : www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/ConProperty.339
Admission charges
Adult:£2.70
Children:£1.40
Concession:£2.00
English Heritage Members:Free
Discounts
English Heritage
 
Description
The extensive remains of an Augustinian abbey, including its abbots' quarters, refectory and cloister. The substantially surviving chapter house has a frontage richly bedecked with 12th and 14th century carving and statuary, and a fine timber roof of c. 1500.

New pictorial interpretation boards guide the visitor, and an introductory exhibition displays archaeological finds. Picnic area and light refreshments available.

Available resources
Medieval Religious Life Discovery Visit  Guided tour (Resource)