WYMONDHAM ABBEY

Wymondham Abbey is one of the grandest religious buildings in East Anglia. It is a magnificent Norman church, originally established in 1107 as part of a monastic foundation. It was later enlarged and embellished with a particularly fine angel roof. The famous gilded altar screen by Sir Ninian Comper is among its many splendours. The unusual twin towers are a prominent local landmark... But at Wymondham Abbey, we are more than just an ancient treasure chest. We are an active and lively parish church, with services every day and a variety of activities and community events throughout the year... Our Wymondham Abbey logo shows the letters MR under a crown. This is known as the Maria Monogram and stands for ‘Mary Regina' (Latin for ‘Mary Queen'). The monogram was widely used in medieval churches, especially those like Wymondham Abbey dedicated to Jesus's mother Mary, also known as Our Lady. The tradition that Mary was Queen of Heaven goes back to the earliest centuries of the Christian..

Also known as: Wymondham Abbey PCC

Registration numbers: 1130495 (W)

Primary location: Wymondham United Kingdom