Abbey founded 1906 by Anglican Benedictines, who converted to Roman Catholicism 1913. Sold 1928 to Cistercians of Chimay, Belgium. Church 1909-10, by John Coates Carter. The Abbey church was burned out 1940, and restored 1951.
view on the National Monuments Record (Coflein)
St Samson and St Illtud artist: Theodore Baily about 1920-1928 Caldey Abbey, Caldey Island cloister | |
Virgin and Child and St Benedict artist: Theodore Baily about 1920-1928 Caldey Abbey, Caldey Island cloister | |
Instruments of the Passion and the Veronica artist: Theodore Baily about 1920-1928 Caldey Abbey, Caldey Island cloister | |
The Sacred Heart of Christ and the Crown of Thorns artist: Theodore Baily about 1920-1928 Caldey Abbey, Caldey Island cloister | |
St Ambrose about 1915 Caldey Abbey, Caldey Island chapter room | |
Benedictine Fathers artist: Clement Heaton 1912 Caldey Abbey, Caldey Island Abbot's Chapel |
N.B.Position of marker is approximate and does not necessarily show the exact location of the site.
Site OS Grid Ref: SS142966
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Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales
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