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Shaftesbury Abbey

Learning more about our heritage

Saxon herb Walk

Medieval Knight

Gold Hill and Shaftesbury Abbey Museums both contain unique collections that tell the story of the Abbey, town and local area from prehistoric times to the present day.

We can assist studies which embrace

Archaeology
Saxons and King Alfred
Medieval life
Tudor times and the Dissolution
Rural and Victorian times
Local history
20th century
Medieval Herbs and their uses

In addition there are two libraries with an extensive range of books
Shaftesbury Abbey Seal Archaeology at Shaftesbury Abbey
School activities

What we offer
For schools ……. Talks, tours and activities designed to develop students’ historical investigation and interpretation skills, enhancing their learning in a fun and meaningful way.

For students……. The use of libraries and the collections both on display and in store for study and research

For individual research…… For independent researchers we can help with images as well as information.

 

Contact
Shaftesbury Abbey and Gold Hill Museums
Tel: 01747 852910

Gold Hill Museum