Haughmond Abbey

Haughmond Abbey is located four miles outside of Shrewsbury and is one of three houses the Austin canons established in Shropshire, Haughmond being founded in 1135 by William Fitzalan, is the eldest.

The colouring of the mellowed stone against the green of the lawns and the trees make the remains particularly attractive. The ruins include parts of the chapter house, refectory and the latter infirmary of the 14th century, but only the foundations of the abbey church.

Following the dissolution, the Abbey passed to Sir Edward Littlejohn and later Sir Rowland Hill and the Barker Family. The site is now in the care of English Heritage. The site features a gift shop and information on the ruins. Pets are permitted and there is good disabled accessibility