Minster Abbey Gatehouse Museum
The Royal Saxon Abbey and Gatehouse stand on the hilltop at Minster in Sheppey. The widowed Queen Sexbuga of Kent established a Benedictine convent there in 664AD. The Sheppey Timeline painted by the artist in residence in 2014, shows the chequered history of the island and leads up the 12th century stairway to the roof, from which the visitor can see magnificent views. The museum houses three medieval fireplaces, a collection of fossils, pilgrim crosses, local archaeology, maritime history, paintings by the artist Harold Batzer, costumes, kitchen items, local newspapers dating from 1860 and many more items of interest.
Historic Periods
Saxon (410-1066)Opening Times
Saturdays, 2pm until 4.30pm
Last admission at 4.00pm
Cost
Adults £2.00,
Concessions £1.50,
Children £1.00,
Family Ticket 2 adults and up to 3 children £5.00
More Information
Telephone:01795 872303
Website: http://www.minstergatehouse.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Minstergatehousemuseum
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Address
Next to Minster Abbey, Union Road, Minster on Sea, Isle of Sheppey
ME12 2HW