John Wilkes of Cam near Dursley, Gloucestershire
The Gloucestershire Photo Library
Page composition by Allan Taylor of Vancouver, Canada
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The present Abbey was started c1135 and consecrated 1180 and was surrenderd to the crown in 1539 and at that time the remaining section was made the parish church. Birdcage Walk now occupies a large part of the site of the nave and chancel.
