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Wessex Chronicle (Blog)
Wessex Attractions: Mompesson House
Mompesson House is an 18th century townhouse in Salisbury’s Cathedral Close, owned by the National Trust and named after Charles Mompesson, for whom it was built in 1701. At the time of writing, it is closed for winter, but will reopen in the spring of 2023. After Mompesson died in 1714, the house passed to …
Wessex Attractions: Muchelney Abbey
Muchelney Abbey, two miles from Langport on the Somerset levels, was a Benedictine monastery founded by King Ine of Wessex around 700 and refounded by Athelstan in 939, making it the second-oldest religious foundation in Somerset. It was abolished by Henry VIII in 1538 as part of the dissolution of the monasteries, with many of …
Wessex Attractions: Athelstan Museum
The Athelstan Museum in Malmesbury is a small, volunteer-run museum next door to the town hall, named after King Athelstan, who was buried in Malmesbury. Its collection includes an original Turner painting, various Saxon and Roman coins, and examples of Malmesbury lace. The museum is open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm Tuesday to Saturday, …
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The Society holds events on the closest Saturday to Barnes Night (22nd February), St Ealdhelm's Day (25th May) and King Alfred Day (26th October).See the blog for details of forthcoming events.