The founder was wulfric spot, a kings thegn possibly descended from king alfred, who owned extensive property in the midlands and the area to the northwest. Some new contributions towards the history of the benedictine abbey of burton on trent, co. He was known to have been buried in the abbey cloister in. It was refounded in 1003 as a benedictine abbey by the thegn wulfric spott. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. He was known to have been buried in the abbey cloister in 1010, alongside the grave of his wife. Burton on trent newspaper archives around burtonontrent. Old boys old boys association old boys features this website.
Beer has been made in the small midland town of burton on trent for centuries. The trent was also major river, and the important crossing at burton bridge was built about half a mile down river from the abbey. Horninglow, stretton near burton upon trent, and strettone. The history of the abbots states that in abbot melburnes first year 12001 there was made a revelation of the relics of the church of burton as appears in the book of the same revelation. Dudleywalsalllichfieldburton including the black country branches. In 1004, the abbey received its official confirmation when king ethelred granted a charter of freedom. Published on aug 31, 2016 during the middle ages burton upon trent had the most important abbey in central england, and teams look into one. Burton abbey was mentioned in the domesday book when it was said to control lands in mickleover, appleby magna in leicestershire, winshill and stapenhill in staffordshire, coton in the elms, caldwell and ticknall. Click download or read online button to get charters of burton abbey book now. Collections for a history of staffordshire order name. Modern history british history local history world history world war one first world burton on trent lest we forget british army 6th battalion north staffords, burton railway station. Family history burton on trent trace your ancestors. Burton upon trent st modwen, staffordshire genealogy. Census records from 1841 to 1911 are available online.
Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Brewing played a hugely influential part in burton s past and made the town famous, but it is far from the whole story. Burton abbey at burton upon trent in staffordshire, england, was founded in the 7th or 9th century by st modwen or modwenna. Evidence of brewing at burton abbey goes back to 1295. Family history burton on trent, staffordshire or nationwide a truly comprehensive collection of family research sites. The monastery was the most important in staffordshire and by the 1530s had the highest revenue. Burton upon trent holy trinity is an ecclesiastical parish partly in derbyshire and partly in staffordshire. See more ideas about burton on trent, best beer and local history.
The monument includes the partial remains of a benedictine abbey in burton upon trent, situated on the western bank of the river trent. For access, see england census records and indexes online. Burton upon trent holy trinity, staffordshire genealogy. Burton on trent professional family history, family trees, genealogy, house and ancestry research service by professional genealogist uk and local history research.
The story of brewing in burton on trent all about beer. Burton upon trent abbey, burton 1006084 historic england. Past discoveries is a genealogical and family history research company offering a friendly and efficient service to those who wish to find out more about their family history. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Burton properly began over a thousand years ago with the foundation of an properly began over a thousand years ago with the foundation of an abbey at the. Charters of burton abbey download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl.
Burton abbey was founded as a benedictine abbey in 1002 by wulfric spot, the extremely wealthy earl of mercia thought to be a descendent of king alfred. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The abbey was founded in 1002 by wulfric spott and dedicated to st mary and saint modwen. Burtonontrent is historically speaking a very important beer city and it is mainly known for this extensive brewing history, with its height around the 18th and 19th centuries. It was refounded in 1003 as a bene dictine abbey by the thegn wulfric spott. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. Burton upon trent hotels guide to burton upon trent. Burton s history is dominated by its abbey and by two industries. Burton upon trent abbey in staffordshire, england, was originally founded in the 7th or 9th century by st modwen or modwena.
Though various archaeological finds and structural remains from the bronze and iron age show human presence in the area, and in spite of a roman road running through the site of modern burton, the town has its roots in the saxon era. The river trent divides into several branches at burton before combining again into. Census records from 1841 to 1891 are also available on film through a family history center or at. The abbey burton abbey club is a grade ii listed building in burton upon trent, staffordshire, england. Created in 1825 from burton upon trent st mowden ancient parish staffordshire. In the story of brewing in burton on trent, roger protz has produced the first book solely devoted to the history of brewing in burton. Brewing in burton dates back to the middle ages, when the burton abbey had a substantial brewery to satisfy thirsty pilgrims.
Burton abbey was mentioned in domesday book, where it was said to control lands in appleby magna in leicestershire, and mickleover, winshill, stapenhill, coton in the elms,cauldwell in stapenhill parish and ticknall, all then in derbyshire. Burtonontrentthe worlds most important beer town all. This websites covers the local history of burton upon trent. Original woolworths, high street, burton, photograph by duncan coophistorian burton on trent local history newcastle old. He was known to have been buri ed in t he abbey cloister in 1010, alongside the grave of his wife. A rare original article from the journal of the british archaeological association, 1896.
Via the river trent beer was shipped to hull and from there on to the baltic sea and prussia as well as to london. The winery is set within the abbey and was first established in 650ad for religious uses. And yet, curiously, everywhere an abbey was built, a town soon followed. Burtonontrent and beer my adventures in the world of beer. Brewing in burton dates back to the middle ages, when the burton abbey had.
In 1002 wulfric, earl of mercia, founded here a benedictine abbey, and by charter of 1004 granted to it the town with other large endowments. The coach house clinic, the abbey, manor drive, burton on trent, staffordshire, de14 3rw. The 6th north staffords was a territorial army battalion with its headquarters at burton. Burton abbey now a hotel, the former seat of the marquis of anglesey. A bustling market town soon sprang up between the two landmarks. Burton upon trent abbey has been described as a fortified manor house although is doubtful that it was such, and also as a artillery fort although is doubtful that it was such. Located in one of the oldest buildings in the town on the site of the historic th century burton abbey, this iconic and awardwinning restaurant is set in stunning grounds overlooking the river trent. This site is a scheduled monument protected by law. Burton abb ey at bur ton upon trent in staffordshire, england, was founded in the 7th or 9th century by st modwen or modwenna. Pin by mike james on burton upon trent old photos burton.
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