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- Title
THE NUNS OF WILTON ABBEY.
- Authors
Smith, William
- Abstract
This article provides a comprehensive history of Wilton Abbey and its nuns from pre-Conquest times to its dissolution in 1539. It discusses the disputed origins of the abbey and its close relationship with the Wessex ruling dynasty. The article also highlights the association of various royal and noble figures with Wilton Abbey, as well as its commitment to monastic revival and literary tradition. It further explores the challenges faced by the abbey, its dissolution, and the uncertain fate of the nuns after its closure. The article concludes with a list of names of individuals associated with Wilton Abbey, providing a valuable resource for researchers.
- Subjects
PATRONAGE; NUNS; ABBEYS; CONVENTS; FASTS &; feasts; COPYING; QUEENS; WOMEN in music
- Publication
American Benedictine Review, 2024, Vol 75, Issue 2, p157
- ISSN
0002-7650
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1353/ben.2024.a929415