Quarr Abbey

Heritage Site in Hampshire

England

Quarr Abbey

Track in Firestone Copse Well maintained, wide forestry tracks run all through the copse, making it a popular place for walking. — Track in Firestone Copse Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Quarr Abbey, located in Hampshire, England, is a historic site that holds immense cultural and religious significance. Founded in 1132, the abbey is a Benedictine monastery that has witnessed centuries of history and transformation.

The architecture of Quarr Abbey is a testament to its medieval origins. The abbey features a stunning Norman church, built with local stone, which showcases intricate detailing and a traditional cruciform design. Over the years, additional structures, such as the cloister, chapter house, and refectory, have been added, reflecting different architectural styles and periods.

The abbey’s tranquil surroundings are equally captivating. Spread across extensive grounds, Quarr Abbey boasts lush gardens, including a delightful walled garden, which is home to a variety of plants and flowers. The site also features a traditional Victorian-style greenhouse, where visitors can admire a range of exotic plants.

Quarr Abbey has a rich history of religious devotion. The monks residing in the abbey follow the Rule of St. Benedict, dedicating their lives to prayer, work, and contemplation. Today, the abbey remains an active monastery, with a community of monks who maintain the spiritual traditions and offer spiritual retreats to visitors.

In addition to its religious and architectural significance, Quarr Abbey has become a popular visitor attraction. The site welcomes tourists from all over the world who come to explore the abbey’s history, enjoy the peaceful surroundings, and learn about the monastic way of life.

Overall, Quarr Abbey stands as a testament to centuries of religious devotion, architectural brilliance, and natural beauty, making it a must-visit heritage site in Hampshire.

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Track in Firestone Copse Well maintained, wide forestry tracks run all through the copse, making it a popular place for walking.

Track in Firestone Copse

Well maintained, wide forestry tracks run all through the copse, making it a popular place for walking.

Des Blenkinsopp

Drew's Brews in the Forest A mobile coffee shop in the Firestone Copse car park.

Drew's Brews in the Forest

A mobile coffee shop in the Firestone Copse car park.

Des Blenkinsopp

Gate into the Forest Access gate into the less visited eastern part of Firestone copse. The main forest tracks are open for cycling, but the yellow notice warns against using unofficial paths which have been made as they could be dangerous.
That&#039;s probably half the attraction, but at least the forestry people have covered themselves.

Gate into the Forest

Access gate into the less visited eastern part of Firestone copse. The main forest tracks are open for cycling, but the yellow notice warns against using unofficial paths which have been made as they could be dangerous. That's probably half the attraction, but at least the forestry people have covered themselves.

Des Blenkinsopp

Path in the Forest The smaller, eastern section of Firestone Copse is much less visited than the main bit on the other side of Firestone Copse Road. The tracks are muddier and less well maintained.

Path in the Forest

The smaller, eastern section of Firestone Copse is much less visited than the main bit on the other side of Firestone Copse Road. The tracks are muddier and less well maintained.

Des Blenkinsopp

Ferns in the Forest Away from the paths, a lot of the forest is not easy to wander about in.

Ferns in the Forest

Away from the paths, a lot of the forest is not easy to wander about in.

Des Blenkinsopp

Archway at Quarr Abbey These outbuildings next to the abbey are made out of local stone and are quite different in appearance to the red brick abbey itself.

Archway at Quarr Abbey

These outbuildings next to the abbey are made out of local stone and are quite different in appearance to the red brick abbey itself.

Des Blenkinsopp

Quarr Road A leafy avenue between the present abbey and the ruins of its medieval predecessor. Part of the Isle of Wight Coast Path.

Quarr Road

A leafy avenue between the present abbey and the ruins of its medieval predecessor. Part of the Isle of Wight Coast Path.

Des Blenkinsopp

Quarr Abbey Tower The abbey buildings rise above the surrounding trees.

Quarr Abbey Tower

The abbey buildings rise above the surrounding trees.

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Madonna & Child, Quarr Abbey A statue in the abbey garden.

Madonna & Child, Quarr Abbey

A statue in the abbey garden.

Des Blenkinsopp

Quarr Abbey Another picture of the impressive brick built abbey which was constructed between 1907 and 1912 to the designs of one of the monks.

Quarr Abbey

Another picture of the impressive brick built abbey which was constructed between 1907 and 1912 to the designs of one of the monks.

Des Blenkinsopp

The Shore, Binstead The sign on the path leading down here from the road says &quot;to the shore.&quot;
Not to the beach, an important difference. A mess of mud, seaweed, shingle and a lot of dead wood, this is a decidedly uncharismatic bit of coastline.

The Shore, Binstead

The sign on the path leading down here from the road says "to the shore." Not to the beach, an important difference. A mess of mud, seaweed, shingle and a lot of dead wood, this is a decidedly uncharismatic bit of coastline.

Des Blenkinsopp

Stones and Clay There is just a surface scatter of stones here, stuck in an underlying layer of soft bluey-grey clay as seen centre shot.
Walking over it is a strange sensation. Not at all like the get nowhere fast trudge of shingle, more like walking on some sort of cobblestoned bog.

Stones and Clay

There is just a surface scatter of stones here, stuck in an underlying layer of soft bluey-grey clay as seen centre shot. Walking over it is a strange sensation. Not at all like the get nowhere fast trudge of shingle, more like walking on some sort of cobblestoned bog.

Des Blenkinsopp

Teapot in the Woods In a clearing beside Quarr Road.

Teapot in the Woods

In a clearing beside Quarr Road.

Des Blenkinsopp

"The Needles" at the Ferry Port By the pedestrian entrance to the IOW ferry terminal at Fishbourne.
A model of the island&#039;s famous rocks and lighthouse at the western end.
A bit of concrete, a bit of pipe, a bit of paint and a bit of imagination.

"The Needles" at the Ferry Port

By the pedestrian entrance to the IOW ferry terminal at Fishbourne. A model of the island's famous rocks and lighthouse at the western end. A bit of concrete, a bit of pipe, a bit of paint and a bit of imagination.

Des Blenkinsopp

Cones & Colours The entrance to the ferry terminal at Fishbourne.

Cones & Colours

The entrance to the ferry terminal at Fishbourne.

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12:13 at the Dock By the two vehicle loading ramps at Fishbourne ferry terminal. The arriving and departing boats are passing each other mid shot.

12:13 at the Dock

By the two vehicle loading ramps at Fishbourne ferry terminal. The arriving and departing boats are passing each other mid shot.

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Moorings on Wootton Creek Like other tidal estuaries on both sides of The Solent, Wootton Creek is home to a fleet of small boats.

Moorings on Wootton Creek

Like other tidal estuaries on both sides of The Solent, Wootton Creek is home to a fleet of small boats.

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Ryde Cemetery A view towards All Saints Church.

Ryde Cemetery

A view towards All Saints Church.

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Quarr Abbey is located at Grid Ref: SZ5692 (Lat: 50.728, Lng: -1.198)

Unitary Authority: Isle of Wight

Police Authority: Hampshire

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Located within 500m of 50.728,-1.198

Bus Stop

Binstead, Newnham Road

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Quarr Abbey

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Quarr Abbey

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Turning Loop

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Quarr Abbey Ruins (No Public Access)

Historic: ruins

Lat/Long: 50.7312264/-1.1992505

Generator Source: solar

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 50.727532/-1.1920273

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