Waverley Abbey - 19th April 2022

Waverley Abbey was the first Cistercian Abbey in England and was founded in 1128 by William Giffard, Bishop of  Winchester. Despite being the first Cistercian Abbey in England, and being the motherhouse to several other abbeys. Waverley's monks are recorded as having endured poverty and famine.  Located about two miles southeast of Farnham in Surrey, the site is located on a flood plain surrounded by the current and previous channels of the River Wey.  It was home to a Cistercian community for more than 400 years.  In its heyday up to 70 monks and 120 lay brothers lived and worshipped here. 

More information on the history of Waverly Abbey can be found here

This is another place that is fairly local that I have not visited before in the fifty years I've lived in this area.    The visit was organised by the Camera Club and it was a very enjoyable morning, although it could have been a bit sunnier.

This building, Waverley House, is now a Conference Centre

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