Mr Mitchell's latest theory is that St Mary's Church in Purton, which boast both a west tower and a spire, was modelled on Malmesbury Abbey 12 miles away.

One beautiful English abbey is hiding a rather dark history within its walls, and was once home to a murderous monk.

The history of Malmesbury Abbey is a long one and there are many tales to tell of the celebrated monastery. Founded by the Benedictines in 676, part of the abbey still survives today, over ...

The other skeletons included men and children. The remains are believed to belong to members of a monastic community associated with Malmesbury Abbey, a 12th-century building of worship.

Malmesbury Abbey, known as the final resting place of Æthelstan, the first King of the English, boasts a history that stretches back to the seventh century in the Wiltshire village of Malmesbury.

One beautiful English abbey is hiding a rather dark history within its walls, and was once home to a murderous monk.

Cotswold Archeologists and volunteers discovered 24 Anglo-Saxon skeletons believed to date between 670 and 940 AD while excavating at a hotel near Abbey in Malmesbury, United Kingdom.

Archaeologists excavated Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury and uncovered 24 “rare” skeletons from the seventh to ninth centuries, photos show.

Malmesbury Abbey, known as the final resting place of Æthelstan, the first King of the English, boasts a history that stretches back to the seventh century in the Wiltshire village of Malmesbury.