Strata Marcella

Strata Marcella Abbey
Commemoration of eighth century of Abbey's foundation
Religion
AffiliationCatholicism, Cistercians
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusRuin. Abbey dissolved 1536, stone sold to build local churches.
Year consecrated1170
Location
LocationNear Welshpool, Powys, Wales
Strata Marcella is located in Wales
Strata Marcella
Strata Marcella Abbey shown within Wales
Geographic coordinates52°41′10″N 3°06′33″W / 52.686119°N 3.109249°W / 52.686119; -3.109249
Architecture
TypeMonastery
StyleCistercian
Specifications
Length273 feet
Width96 feet

The Abbey of Strata Marcella (Welsh: Abaty Ystrad Marchell) was a medieval Cistercian monastery situated at Ystrad Marchell (Strata Marcella being the Latinised form of the Welsh name) on the west bank of the River Severn near Welshpool, Powys, Wales.