The Presence of Cirencester Abbey, or rather, the distinct lack of it, casts a long shadow over even today’s Cirencester, defining much of its historical landscape. In its prime, however, the abbey was a monumental force – the political cultural zenith of the medieval town and the surrounding region. Though built on the site of […] The post The Augustinian Abbey: How it defined Cirencester from foundation to dissolution. Part one appeared first on Corinium Museum.
