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 Other Information
- The size of the abbey dates back to Anglo Saxon times when Malmesbury was England's first burgh.
- English King, Aesthelstan, Alfred the Great's grandson is buried here.
- In 1010 it saw one of the earliest human flights as the monk Eilmer flew 200 yards in a glider.
- After the Vatican Library it had the largest library in Europe.
- The spire collapsed in a gale in the early 16th century destroying two thirds of the church.
- The English Civil War saw it as a site for a massacre carried out by Roundheads. Bullet holes can still be seen in the walls today.
- The remains of the church, mostly the nave, survive today and is still used as a place of worship.
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If your company has been involved with the Design/Build, Supply or Maintenance of this building please submit your details.  Reference Data
- Reference No.
- 2394
- First Uploaded
- 19-02-2006
- Last Editorial Date
- 13-05-2012
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- Address
- Abbey Row, Malmesbury. SN16 9BA
- Council
- North Wiltshire District Council
- County
- Wiltshire
- Region
- South West
- Country
- United Kingdom
View in Google Maps - Status
- Complete
- Construction start date
- 676
- Completion date
- 1180
- Heritage Status
- Grade I
- Style
- Gothic
- Pinnacle Height (AGL)
- 131.30
- Pinnacle Type
- Spire
- Roof Height (AGL)
- 50.00 *
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- Primary Use
- Place of Worship
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