Athelney Abbey

Athelney Abbey
Stone obelisk surrounded by railings set in green fields and trees
Monastery information
OrderBenedictine
Established888
Disestablished1540
People
Founder(s)King Alfred
Site
LocationAthelney, Somerset, England
Grid referenceST346293

Athelney Abbey, established in the county of Somerset, England, was founded by King Alfred in 888, as a religious house for monks of the Order of St. Benedict. It was dedicated to "Our Blessed Saviour, St. Peter, St. Paul, and St. Egelwine".