Artists impression of Malmesbury Abbey being struck by lightning, the incident which destroyed the spire and the east end of the abbey church.

Drawn view of Malmesbury Abbey showing the parts which are no longer present in blue.

Internal view of the nave of Malmesbury Abbey showing both pointed and rounded arches indicating the early transition to gothic architecture during the 12th Century.

View of malmesbury Abbey today with the round arched South Porch in the centre of the picture.

We now have a new and improved website page about the history and architecture of Malmesbury Abbey. Go and check it out!
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