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COLLECTIONS

The museum houses a unique collection of carved stonework which ranges from the Saxon to the late medieval period. This includes a rare statue of the St Gregory Mass (currently undergoing conservation), and several elements of a finely carved altar reredos. The carved head of a queen discovered in the 2019 excavations is on display.

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We also have an extensive collection of medieval floor tiles, featuring a wide range of designs featuring animals, family coats of arms and floral designs.

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Recently we have worked on a collection of about 3,000 pieces of medieval glass, the best pieces of which are now on display. Other objects include metalwork, domestic pottery and personal items such as a Kimmeridge jet rosary bead excavated as part of the SAVED project in 2019.

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Researchers are welcome to contact the museum for special access to study the collections.

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Shaftesbury Abbey Museum & Garden
Park Walk,
Shaftesbury,
Dorset,
SP7 8JR

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Tel: 01747 852910

Email office@shaftesburyabbey.org.uk

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We are a small independent museum reliant for our day to day running costs on income from donations, and volunteer support.

Charity number 293260

Company number 1964697

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