For access, see england census records and indexes online. The monument includes the partial remains of a benedictine abbey in burton upon trent, situated on the western bank of the river trent. Modwen, an irish abbess who is said to have come to england in the 7th century. Haunted history a revenant of burton the english abbot. Abbey inn, burton on trent, the abbey, pubs, public houses, bars, tavern, gin mill, bars and inns, drinking establishments, public bars, going out, saloon. The benedictine abbey of burton was founded before the year by wulfric spot, anglosaxon earl of mercia. St modwen and burton on trent abbey the town of burton on trent is well known for brewing, but once was better known as a place of prayer and pilgrimage, as it. And yet, curiously, everywhere an abbey was built, a town soon followed. Brewing played a hugely influential part in burton s past and made the town famous, but it is far from the whole story. The abbey burton abbey club is a grade ii listed building in burton upon trent, staffordshire, england. In 1003 a benedictine abbey was established on a new site on the west bank of the trent at burton by wulfric spott, a thegn. And scotland smoothie recipe book burton on trent isle of arran.
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. The trent was also major river, and the important crossing at burton bridge was built about half a mile down river from the abbey. Contains thirtyeight documents from the archives of the abbey of burton upon trent, which date from the tenth and eleventh centuries, including the will of wulfric and a group of single sheets. Burton upon trent, also known as burton on trent or simply burton, is a market town in staffordshire, england, close to the border with derbyshire. The abbey burton abbey club, burton upon trent, staffordshire. The reformation saw control of burton transferred from ecclesiastical to secular hands. Burton is miles 21 km from lichfield, 11 miles 18 km from derby and 26 miles 42 km from leicester. Burton upon trent to abbey wood 4 ways to travel via train. Burton upon trent, also known as burtonontrent or simply burton, is a town on the river trent in east staffordshire, england, close to the border with derbyshire. Burton upon trent st modwen, staffordshire genealogy. Burton abbey was mentioned in the domesday book when it was said to control lands in mickleover, appleby magna in. Brewing in burton dates back to the middle ages, when the burton abbey had a substantial brewery to satisfy thirsty pilgrims. Burton on trent local historyarchive burton abbey anglo. He was known to have been buried in the abbey cloister in 1010, alongside the grave of his wife.
Burton abbey now a hotel, the former seat of the marquis of anglesey. Buy burton upon trent a history by richard stone online from the works. It was refounded in 1003 as a benedictine abbey by wulfric spott, a thegn possibly descended from king alfred. The existence of burton abbey was first seriously threatened early in 1538 when francis hastings of ashbydelazouch leics. Burtons recorded history began with the founding of a benedictine monastery around the year by wulfric spot, a mercian nobleman. The demonym for residents of the town is burtonian. This websites covers the local history of burton upon trent. 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. William lord paget and his descendants were responsible for extending the manor house within the abbey grounds and facilitating the extension of the river trent navigation to burton. As a burtonian born and bred, i was dumbfounded at the sheer scale of burton abbey which occupied a 14 acre site. The area of the burton demesne was limited by the fact that burton was a town and demesnes elsewhere on the abbey estates, for example in shobnall, were larger. The abbey was founded in 1002 by wulfric spott and dedicated to st mary and saint modwen. It is regularly extended and existing content improved so please check its progress from time to time.
There were 357 places in the county of staffordshire in domesday book. Burton upon trent abbey, burton 1006084 historic england. Brewing played a hugely influential part in burtons past and made the town famous, but it is far from the whole story. Burtonontrentthe worlds most important beer town all. Burton was by far the most important of the staffordshire religious houses. 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. Feb 10, 2014 now retired, terry can follow his interest in history and local history in particular. Burtons history is dominated by its abbey and by two industries. Burton upon trent a history by richard stone british.
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. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. The winery is set within the abbey and was first established in 650ad for religious uses. Burton abbey at burton upon trent in staffordshire, england, was founded in the 7th or 9th century by st modwen or modwenna. Burton abbey at burton upon trent in staffordshire, england, was founded in the 7th or 9th. The story of brewing in burton on trent all about beer. The earliest religious foundation at burton is associated with st. Protz tells burtons story with his usual flair and panache.
Find ancestors born in or around burtonontrent, staffordshire, nationwide plus military records or trace war graves. From the time of st augustines mission to reestablish christianity in ad 597 to the reign. He was known to have been buried in the abbey cloister in. St modwen and burton on trent abbey the town of burton on trent is well known for brewing, but once was better known as a place of prayer and pilgrimage, as it housed the shrine of st modwen, whose feast day falls today. Family history burton on trent, staffordshire or nationwide a truly comprehensive collection of family research sites. The abbey church stood beside an arm of the river trent at the south end of the town, with its west front facing onto the market place. Abbey abbot acres addition amount ancient anglesey annual appears appointed beds belonging brewery. Designed in the shape of the scarecrows wedding characters betty obarley and harry ohay, the maze features three miles of pathways. Burton on trent newspaper archives around burtonontrent. Burton abbey was founded as a benedictine abbey in 1002 by wulfric spot, the. Jun 02, 2014 buy burton upon trent through time uk ed.
Burton upon trent abbey in staffordshire, england, was originally founded in the 7th or 9th century by st modwen or modwena. Beer has been made in the small midland town of burton on trent for centuries. Evidence of brewing at burton abbey goes back to 1295. A bustling market town soon sprang up between the two landmarks. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Burton on trent local history burton on trent local history waterloo tower. It was refounded in 1003 as a benedictine abbey by the thegn wulfric spott. Abbey inn, burtonontrent, the abbey, pubs, public houses, bars, tavern, gin mill, bars and inns, drinking establishments, public bars, going out, saloon. Staffordshire archaeological and historical society. Brewing in burton dates back to the middle ages, when the burton abbey had. Burton on trent local history burton on trent local history. This volume covers the town of burtonupontrent on the countys eastern boundary, along with its suburbs and satellite villages on either side of the river, including stapenhill which was formerly in a separate parish in derbyshire. Burton abbey anglosaxon history 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. Find ancestors born in or around burton on trent, staffordshire, nationwide plus military records or trace war graves.
Burton upon trent, also known as burtonontrent or simply burton, is a market town in staffordshire, england, close to the border with derbyshire. Family history burton on trent trace your ancestors. He is known to have been buried in the abbey cloister in 1010, alongside his wife. Find all the transport options for your trip from burton upon trent to abbey wood right here. Crops grown included wheat, barley, oats, rye, peas, beans and vetch. Rome2rio makes travelling from burton upon trent to abbey wood easy. Census records from 1841 to 1891 are also available on film through a family history center or at.
The river trent divides into several branches at burton before combining again into one stream. The great hall by the water of the flete built by abbot bromley was probably part of the infirmary near the trent. Burton upon trent is a placename that makes many people think of beer. The river trent divides into several branches at burton before combining again into. 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. Burton properly began over a thousand years ago with the foundation of an abbey by the mercian noble, wulfric spot, at the holy place of st modwen. Aug 20, 2012 burton abbey now a hotel, the former seat of the marquis of anglesey.
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. Burton upon trent, also known as burton on trent or simply burton, is a town on the river trent in east staffordshire, england, close to the border with derbyshire. Burton grew into a busy market town by the early modern period. Ltd, abbey brewery, lichfield street abbey street, burtonupontrent, staffordshire. British history local history world history world war burton on trent tramway best beer castle england 1870 lantern slide of remains of walls belonging to burton abbey. Terry garner was born in burton upon trent and still lives in the area at staplehill. But, as this compelling new book explains, archaeological evidence takes us. Burton upon trent, also known as burtonontrent or simply burton, is a town. Burton abbey was mentioned in domesday book, where it was said to control. A member of burton authors group, this is his second book, and he is working with another historian on a local history publication for 2014.
Census records from 1841 to 1911 are available online. In 1004, the abbey received its official confirmation when king ethelred granted a charter of freedom. This volume covers the town of burton upon trent on the countys eastern boundary, along with its suburbs and satellite villages on either side of the river, including stapenhill which was formerly in a separate parish in derbyshire. Burtonontrent professional family history, family trees, genealogy, house and ancestry research service by professional genealogist uk and local history research. The total burton population is estimated at about 60 households. 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. 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.
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