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Lilleshall, The Abbey c.1955
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Following its dissolution in the 16th century, Lilleshall Abbey has become a ruin - its stones were used for the building of many houses in the area. Today it sits abandoned, except for one ghostly monk who can sometimes be seen praying where the altar once stood. The pond in the foreground is a reminder of the importance of fish production locally.

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Statue Not Sighted
I had a message late Sept 2006 from Lilleshall resident of 60 years Anthony Ardis saying he was unaware of the statue.  I replied to you Athnony but the Frith system did not want to accept it.  People are welcome to email me direct at pweaver@westnet.com.au  Kind regards, Paul.
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John Weaver Lilleshall Sculptor
John Weaver is shown as being a stonemason on the 1827 Lilleshall baptism certificate of his son Alfred Weaver. A family anecdote says that John Weaver took commissions for monumental sculptures and that after a statue of a horse and rider was unveiled it was noticed that he had omitted the girth straps for the saddle. This caused considerable ridicule from others and eventually depressed him so ...see more
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