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Muchelney Abbey

Near Langport, Somerset

An abbey on an island in the Somerset Levels, cut off when the floods come.

Muchelney means 'big island', and the abbey stood on a patch of high ground in the marshy Somerset Levels. It was the second oldest religious house in Somerset, after Glastonbury.

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When
Founded 7th century, closed 1538
Where
51.0210, -2.8160
Group
Castles & abbeys

Visiting

English Heritage, open in season. A short drive from Yeovil.

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