Talk

Aldhelm and the Saxon 'palace' at Foxley

Athelstan Museum, Malmesbury
21 February 2024
2.30pm
£7

Aldhelm and the Saxon 'palace' at Foxley

Tony McAleavy will explain the significance of the remarkable archaeological discoveries made at Cowage Farm near Foxley in the 1970s and 1980s. This site helps us to understand how Malmesbury Abbey was endowed by the royal family of the West Saxons. Aldhelm was a royal prince and the son of King Centwine. The site at Foxley was almost certainly given to Aldhelm by his father and helped to transform Malmesbury into one of the wealthiest monasteries in England

This listing is supplied by one of our museum partners and is not moderated by Art Fund.

Get a National Art Pass and explore Athelstan Museum

You'll see more art and your membership will help museums across the UK

IndividualTiana Clarke Please note this is an example card and not a reflection of the final product

How to get there

Athelstan Museum

Athelstan Museum, Town Hall, Cross Hayes, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9AX
01666 829258

Free to all

How to get there

IndividualTiana Clarke Please note this is an example card and not a reflection of the final product

The more you see, the more we do.

The National Art Pass lets you enjoy free entry to hundreds of museums, galleries and historic places across the UK, while raising money to support them.

Are your sure you want to leave checkout?