Malmesbury Abbey, built c. 1120–70 and completed under Roger of Salisbury, opens with a remarkable sequence of Romanesque entrance arches. Each order carries its own set of carvings, from biblical narratives to patterned and foliate motifs, arranged to guide the viewer’s eye inward. Inside, the broad round-arched arcades sit on massive piers with cushion capitals, illustrating the structural logic of early Norman design, while later Early English work introduces pointed arches and greater height
1:10
FacebookDr Owen Emmerson - Historian
Malmesbury Abbey, built c. 1120–70 and completed under Roger of Salisbury, opens with a remarkable sequence of Romanesque entrance arches. Each order carries its own set
Dr Owen Emmerson - Historian. Max Richter · The Departure. Malmesbury Abbey, built c. 1120–70 and completed under Roger of Salisbury, opens with a remarkable sequence of Romanesque entrance arches. Each order carries its own set of carvings, from biblical narratives to patterned and foliate motifs, arranged to guide the viewer’s eye inward ...
812 views2 months ago
Malmesbury Abbey History
A History of Malmesbury | Exploring the Cotswolds
6:38
A History of Malmesbury | Exploring the Cotswolds
YouTubeThe Cotswold Explorer
11.2K viewsNov 29, 2020
Malmesbury - What lies beneath
13:52
Malmesbury - What lies beneath
YouTubeLambourne Photography
23.7K viewsMay 10, 2022
David Musgrove visits Malmesbury Abbey and shares the cautionary tale of Eilmer, possibly the first man to 'fly' in Britain… Athelstan Museum Malmesbury | HistoryExtra
1:00
David Musgrove visits Malmesbury Abbey and shares the cautionary tale of Eilmer, possibly the first man to 'fly' in Britain… Athelstan Museum Malmesbury | HistoryExtra
FacebookHistoryExtra
1.9K viewsJul 14, 2024
Top videos
26K views · 990 reactions | Malmesbury Abbey in Wiltshire, the resting place of Anglo-Saxon ruler Athelstan, the first king of the whole of England. #malmesburyabbey #Athelstan #viralshorts #wiltshire | Beauty of the World | Facebook
0:25
26K views · 990 reactions | Malmesbury Abbey in Wiltshire, the resting place of Anglo-Saxon ruler Athelstan, the first king of the whole of England. #malmesburyabbey #Athelstan #viralshorts #wiltshire | Beauty of the World | Facebook
FacebookBeauty of the World
9.5K views2 weeks ago
Beautifully festive Malmesbury, it’s famous Abbey and The Old Bell Hotel, thought to be the oldest hotel in Britain ✨. Have you been to Malmesbury? It really is wonderfully historic and full of beautiful homes and buildings. . . . #visitthecotswolds #thecotswolds #cotswolds #malmesbury #travel #uk #malmesburyabbey #theoldbellhotel #cottage #cottages #cottagegoals | Visit The Cotswolds
0:34
Beautifully festive Malmesbury, it’s famous Abbey and The Old Bell Hotel, thought to be the oldest hotel in Britain ✨. Have you been to Malmesbury? It really is wonderfully historic and full of beautiful homes and buildings. . . . #visitthecotswolds #thecotswolds #cotswolds #malmesbury #travel #uk #malmesburyabbey #theoldbellhotel #cottage #cottages #cottagegoals | Visit The Cotswolds
FacebookVisit The Cotswolds
2K viewsJan 1, 2022
Multistreaming with Castr | Malmesbury Abbey
1:02:44
Multistreaming with Castr | Malmesbury Abbey
FacebookMalmesbury Abbey
57 views3 weeks ago
Malmesbury Abbey Architecture
Lovely snowdrops blooming in the grounds of Malmesbury Abbey. #cotswolds #snowdrops #weekend #househunting | Craig Fuller Property Search
0:07
Lovely snowdrops blooming in the grounds of Malmesbury Abbey. #cotswolds #snowdrops #weekend #househunting | Craig Fuller Property Search
FacebookCraig Fuller Property Search
741 views1 month ago
7.5K views · 202 reactions | From prayer to play! Malmesbury Abbey has been turned into a skate park once again for half-term. | BBC Wiltshire | Facebook
0:37
7.5K views · 202 reactions | From prayer to play! Malmesbury Abbey has been turned into a skate park once again for half-term. | BBC Wiltshire | Facebook
FacebookBBC Wiltshire
7.5K views1 week ago
Malmesbury Abbey has been transformed into a skatepark for half term. This is the 7th year in a row that the Abbey has worked with Nailsea's Christian Skaters UK to build ramps for young people. It's open until Friday night. Reverend John Monaghan explains why they do it. | BBC Bristol
1:36
Malmesbury Abbey has been transformed into a skatepark for half term. This is the 7th year in a row that the Abbey has worked with Nailsea's Christian Skaters UK to build ramps for young people. It's open until Friday night. Reverend John Monaghan explains why they do it. | BBC Bristol
FacebookBBC Bristol
12.4K viewsFeb 18, 2015
26K views · 990 reactions | Malmesbury Abbey in Wiltshire, the resting place of Anglo-Saxon ruler Athelstan, the first king of the whole of England. #malmesburyabbey #Athelstan #viralshorts #wiltshire | Beauty of the World | Facebook
0:25
26K views · 990 reactions | Malmesbury Abbey in Wiltshire, th…
9.5K views2 weeks ago
FacebookBeauty of the World
Beautifully festive Malmesbury, it’s famous Abbey and The Old Bell Hotel, thought to be the oldest hotel in Britain ✨. Have you been to Malmesbury? It really is wonderfully historic and full of beautiful homes and buildings. . . . #visitthecotswolds #thecotswolds #cotswolds #malmesbury #travel #uk #malmesburyabbey #theoldbellhotel #cottage #cottages #cottagegoals | Visit The Cotswolds
0:34
Beautifully festive Malmesbury, it’s famous Abbey and The Old Bell H…
2K viewsJan 1, 2022
FacebookVisit The Cotswolds
Multistreaming with Castr | Malmesbury Abbey
1:02:44
Multistreaming with Castr | Malmesbury Abbey
57 views3 weeks ago
FacebookMalmesbury Abbey
A History of Malmesbury | Exploring the Cotswolds
6:38
A History of Malmesbury | Exploring the Cotswolds
11.2K viewsNov 29, 2020
YouTubeThe Cotswold Explorer
Wonder at Malmesbury Abbey (Eno)
2:08
Wonder at Malmesbury Abbey (Eno)
4.7K viewsJan 21, 2021
VimeoTom Lawton
The tomb of England's First King | Malmesbury Abbey
8:50
The tomb of England's First King | Malmesbury Abbey
2.1K viewsJan 7, 2025
YouTubeWestcountry Wanderings
David Musgrove visits Malmesbury Abbey and shares the cautionary tale of Eilmer, possibly the first man to 'fly' in Britain… Athelstan Museum Malmesbury | HistoryExtra
1:00
David Musgrove visits Malmesbury Abbey and shares the cautionary t…
1.9K viewsJul 14, 2024
FacebookHistoryExtra
0:45
10K views · 134 reactions | Before it opens to the public next month, ta…
10.5K views4 weeks ago
FacebookBBC Wiltshire
0:22
The First Accepted King of England Was Buried Here…But Who Was t…
255.1K viewsMay 12, 2023
TikTokthetudortravelguide
1:36
Malmesbury Abbey has been transformed into a skatepark for h…
12.4K viewsFeb 18, 2015
FacebookBBC Bristol
13:52
Malmesbury - What lies beneath
23.7K viewsMay 10, 2022
YouTubeLambourne Photography
9:41
Abbey House Gardens - Malmesbury
43.3K viewsMay 17, 2009
YouTubeRay Woods
0:44
The Old Bell Hotel, Malmesbury, Cotswolds Rumoured to be the En…
1.6K viewsMar 11, 2024
FacebookThe Daxie Trouble
19:33
MALMESBURY Cotswolds England - A tour of the town
9.1K viewsJun 23, 2022
YouTubeGimbal Walk TV
4:40
Malmesbury
4.9K viewsJul 14, 2020
YouTubeWonderful Wiltshire
0:14
Wonder in Saint Aldhelm's Chapel
5.4K views3 weeks ago
VimeoTom Lawton
3:39
Malmesbury Abbey after the Reformation & locality
10 views6 months ago
YouTubeBBJC Living Faith (Redeeming Grace)
0:54
Malmesbury Vibrant Market Town on Instagram: "🏺✨ Discover Malmesb…
1.4K viewsJul 3, 2024
Instagramdiscover.malmesbury
33:40
Songs Of Praise Malmesbury Abbey 1995
12.7K viewsJan 18, 2015
YouTubefiatbravodriver
31:59
The North Wessex Way and the history of Malmesbury
3.1K views10 months ago
YouTubeThe North Wessex Way
0:37
7.5K views · 202 reactions | From prayer to play! Malmesbury Abbe…
7.5K views1 week ago
FacebookBBC Wiltshire
5:31
Aethelstan: The First King of England and his Tomb- Malmesbu…
35.9K viewsMay 30, 2024
YouTubeEvelyn Edwards
8:19
Malmesbury | A Tour of England's Oldest Borough
8.6K viewsMar 29, 2021
YouTubeMaddie Beatrice
0:06
5.3K views · 156 reactions | Abbey Carnivale on Reels | Facebook
1.7K views3 weeks ago
FacebookAbbey Carnivale
0:40
The Old Bell Hotel, Malmesbury 🔔 On Saturday we returned to the @old…
4.2K views1 month ago
FacebookThe Daxie Trouble
10:54
The Monk Who Ordered Murders from the Abbey
3 months ago
MSNMedievalMadness
1:04
5.2K views · 111 reactions | Who was the first King of England?  …
2.1K views4 weeks ago
FacebookHistoric England
0:48
THE UNDERGROUND ROOM THEY SEALED
1.2K views3 weeks ago
YouTubeHidden History Files
4:26
Malmesbury, Cotswolds, UK
3.8K viewsJul 27, 2023
YouTubedenniscallan
See more videos
Static thumbnail place holder