Hailes Abbey Hailes, England

Warming house, with refectory on the left. View looking northwest. Holly Hayes all photos →

This ruined Cistercian monastery in Gloucestershire was once a major medieval pilgrimage destination. Founded by the brother of King Henry III in 1246, it was dissolved by King Henry VIII in 1539.

Location map of Hailes Abbey, Hailes, England. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of Hailes Abbey, Hailes, England. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address: Hailes, England
Coordinates: 51.9686040° N, 1.9283530° W map · aerial
Date(s): 1246

Article Info

Page Title: Hailes Abbey
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024