The History Of Crowland Abbey

By Benjamin Holdich

Book Overview

The History of Crowland Abbey is a book written by Benjamin Holdich in 1816. It is a detailed account of the history of Crowland Abbey, a Benedictine monastery located in Lincolnshire, England. The book covers the founding of the abbey in the 8th century by St. Guthlac, the various additions and renovations made to the abbey over the centuries, and the important role it played in the religious and social life of the local community. Holdich also includes information about the abbey's notable residents, including abbots, bishops, and other religious figures. The book is written in a scholarly style and is based on extensive research into historical documents and other sources. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of monasticism in England or the religious and cultural history of the Lincolnshire region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104309920
• ISBN13: 9781104309923
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"