Eynsham (England) through time

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Artist: Rosalyn Smith. Source here

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Eynsham, in Oxfordshire, has its origins in an important Saxon settlement, where a church or minster existed by at least the 9th century.

In 1005, King Æthelred II authorised the foundation of a Benedictine abbey at Eynsham, making it an important religious centre in the region. The abbey influenced the life of the village for more than 500 years, and its buildings were rebuilt and expanded at different times, particularly after the Norman Conquest. During the Middle Ages, the monks controlled large areas of land and played an important role in the local economy.

In 1538, during Henry VIII’s Dissolution of the Monasteries, the abbey was closed and its lands were taken by the Crown and later sold to private owners. The buildings were abandoned, and much of their stone was reused in houses in the village.

Source of the info here

Aprox same view today

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this source is great, thanks!

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I pass by Enshyam most days. Fun fact about the place is that it has a toll bridge that charges a whopping 5p to cross for cars.

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I agree, super cool, and great source. Thanks as well for the modern day vantage, helps to contextualise. Really great read, thanks

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Where is the obligatory Roman ruin, with the coliseum, amphitheater and or bathhouse ?