Shap Abbey
Shap Abbey
The impressive full-height 15th-century tower and other remains of a remote abbey of Premonstratensian 'white canons'.
Shap Abbey is in a remote valley that was once home to a community of Premonstratensian canons. Living a contemplative monastic life, these canons also served as priests in nearby parishes.
Venue Category:
Religious Buildings
Associated Organisation:
Activities provided:
Observing
Curriculum:
Citizenship
Design
History
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Suitability:
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Residential?:
No
Locality:
Venue Address:
Keld Lane
Shap
Cumbria
CA10 3NB
Venue Contact Number:
0870 333 1181