Dorchester Abbey Dorchester-on-Thames, England

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Detail of the East Window (c.1340), with sculpture of Christ's appearance to Mary Magdalene ("Noli Me Tangere") flanked by stained glass depictions of St Birinius, Cynegils and court (left) and a bishop (right). Holly Hayes all photos →

Now an Anglican parish church, Dorchester Abbey was originally a cathedral founded by St. Birinus (in 635 CE) and later became an Augustinian abbey.

Location map of Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester-on-Thames, England. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester-on-Thames, England. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Dorchester-on-Thames, England
Coordinates
51.6436027° N, 1.1643214° W map · aerial
Date(s)
12th-14th cents.

Article Info

Page Title
Dorchester Abbey
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 29, 2023