Morning Out: Muchelney Abbey

 On Tuesday morning, Stace and I rode bikes to Muchelney Abbey, where we met up with Sue and Violet to take a tour of this local landmark. Like most other abbeys, the actual 8th century abbey was torn down by Henry VIII, but the 16th century Abbot's House was intact and we were able to tour it here.

Nearby was the thatched lavatory used by the monks - interesting to see that kind of history, and glad we now have indoor plumbing!

The walls of this hallway were lined with artifacts from the abbey.

The parish church of St. Peter and St. Paul next door was open, and also worth a look. It was built in the early 1400s and features a beautiful painted ceiling and medieval windows. This tile floor dates from the 12th century! The tiles had been in the Lady Chapel at the abbey next door.

The history here, just a short bike ride from home, is amazing.