Strata Marcella
The Abbey of Strata Marcella (Welsh: Abaty Ystrad Marchell) was a medieval Cistercian monastery situated at Ystrad Marchell (Strata Marcella being the Latinised form of the Welsh name) on the west bank of the River Severn near Welshpool, Powys, Wales.
| Strata Marcella Abbey | |
|---|---|
Commemoration of eighth century of Abbey's foundation | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Catholicism, Cistercians |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Ruin. Abbey dissolved 1536, stone sold to build local churches. |
| Year consecrated | 1170 |
| Location | |
| Location | Near Welshpool, Powys, Wales |
Strata Marcella Abbey shown within Wales | |
| Geographic coordinates | 52.686119°N 3.109249°W |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Monastery |
| Style | Cistercian |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 273 feet |
| Width | 96 feet |
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