The Abbot's Fish House

The Abbot's Fish House
Meare, United Kingdom (GB)
The Abbot's Fish House in Meare, Somerset, England was built in the 14th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building and Scheduled Ancient Monument.

It was once the abode of the chief fisherman of Glastonbury Abbey and was used for salting and preparing fish. The fish were caught in Meare Pool which has since been drained.

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It is the only surviving monastic fishery building in England.
The Abbot's Fish House in Meare, Somerset, England was built in the 14th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building and Scheduled Ancient Monument.

It was once the abode of the chief fisherman of Glastonbury Abbey and was used for salting and preparing fish. The fish were caught in Meare Pool which has since been drained.

It is the only surviving monastic fishery building in England.
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Links: en.wikipedia.org
By: kjfitz

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