Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Slangerup Abbey, located in Denmark, was a significant religious site operating between 1170 and 1555 CE. Initially home to Benedictine nuns, it transitioned to the Cistercian Order in 1187 CE after a reform. The abbey included a limestone church, which had undergone various expansions since its initial construction by King Erik Ejegod in 1095 CE, featuring a nave, aisles, and twin towers. The abbey served as an educational and spiritual center for noblewomen, including royal family members. The Protestant Reformation led to the abbey's dissolution in 1536 CE, with its remaining nuns living under secular supervision until 1555 CE. Eventually, the church was dismantled in 1572 CE, with materials repurposed for other constructions, highlighting the architectural and cultural shifts of the era.
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