Chapel of the former Benedictine Priory of Our Lady, Bradwell Abbey, Buckinghamshire

The Story of Medieval Milton-Keynes

Title: Unearthing the Secrets of Milton Keynes' Medieval Past The landscape of Milton Keynes may be dotted with modern developments and sleek buildings, but beneath the surface lies a rich and mysterious past. Bradwell Abbey or Bradwell Priory is a historic site in Milton Keynes, England. It was a Benedictine priory founded in 1154 and grew to become an important local center, but declined during the Black Death. It was closed in 1524 and the site and its revenues were granted to Cardinal Wolsey. Today, only a small chapel and…