The first foundation of a nunnery at Romsey dates from 907. The present magnificent Abbey church was built in stages between 1120 and 1230.   Entrance fee: £2.50
Daytime Tel: 01458 250664
Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/southwest

The Saxon structure was replaced by a grander Norman one between 1080- 1120, but were demolished during Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries.   Entrance fee: £2,50
Daytime Tel: 01747 852910
Email: user@shaftesburyabbey.fsnet.co.uk
Website: www.shaftesburyabbey.co.uk

In 705 St Aldhelm, Bishop of the West Saxons chose Sherborne as the site of his new cathedral in which capacity it served until the Norman Conquest.   Entrance fee: Free. Suggested donation £2.00
Daytime Tel: 01935 812452
Email: vicar@sherborneabbey.com
Website: www.sherborne-abbey.fsnet.co.uk