Milton Abbey
Milton Abbey was
founded by King Athelstan (925-39) to commemorate the death at sea of his
brother Edwin. All the early buildings, as well as documents, books and relics
were destroyed in a fire in 1309 caused by lightning. The present huge 14th and
15th Century church comprises only the chancel, tower and transepts, as the
eastern chapels were demolished, and the church nave was never built.
The Abbey
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