Lilleshall Abbey - Shropshire's hidden medieval ruins

An interesting and peaceful medieval ruin, Lilleshall Abbey was one of a small number of monasteries belonging to the Arrouaisian branch of the Augustinian canons. The abbey was founded by two brothers, who inherited the lands and had connections to the Bishop of London, and the abbey was seen as a royal foundation, which gave more responsibilities and advantages during its operation.
Following the Reformation of Monasteries, the abbey was able to remain active for two extra years, until the Abbot voluntarily gave Lilleshall to the Crown. The estate was gifted to Henry VIII's agent William Cavendish, who sold the abbey and associated buildings to James Leveson, a rich merchant with royal charter, in 1538. The Leveson family converted the abbey into a home, which remained in the family until Richard Leveson turned the home into a fortified garrison during the English Civil War. During this War the abbey was badly damaged after being under siege from Parlamentary forces. The family built another grand house on another part of the estate and the abbey was left to ruin.

[@danteinchaosforever]

Beautiful, well paced video. You've captured the essence of what's left very well. Well done sir.

[@PhantomandtheDrone]

There are some locations that make it difficult, this Abbey wasn't one of them. It was incredible to fly, and so many angles and ruin to explore.🤌

[@marty1234able]

Well done. Music fitted perfectly. It amazes me how one gerarion can build something so beautiful and a later generation simply tear it down.

[@PhantomandtheDrone]

I'm just amazed at the how they built such beautiful structures in those times, incredible.

[@Sennmut]

It would be cool to see it restored. Take that, Cromwell!!!!!

[@johnfisher170]

Great video and nice flying over a spectacular ruin..👍👍👍

[@PhantomandtheDrone]

I enjoyed this flight, so much to see and the Abbey was fantastic to see.👍

[@eyeintheskydrone4k]

Flying filming and edited perfectly. What a tune Amazing

[@PhantomandtheDrone]

@@eyeintheskydrone4k I enjoyed this one, great location 👍

[@johnnystrek5403]

Top notch flying and edit. Well done.

[@PhantomandtheDrone]

Thank you JS, I really enjoyed this location 👍

[@eyeintheskydrone4k]

Amazing edit my friend. Top Class I wasnt sure about the music at start, but yes well done it works brilliantly. Stunning place to fly

[@PhantomandtheDrone]

It is a beautiful location, and I really enjoyed this flight. Trying to get the right feel with the music is always a gamble, but this one turned out great . Glad you liked it 👍

[@PinnedonPlaces]

A stunning flyover and an excellent music choice too! Such stunning and atmospheric remains, appreciate the video

[@PhantomandtheDrone]

It is an epic location with magical ruins, well worth the trip off the beaten track.

[@randywatts6969]

Once a magnificent building, destroyed… for a man’s ego😢

[@PhantomandtheDrone]

It's very much appreciated now, and a beautiful location to visit.