Ruined abbey in the English town of Reading, founded in 1121 by King Henry I. It began in the 12th century and lasted until around 1538 (about 437 years). The setting was Reading. It was part of the Reading Abbey: a Cluniac and Benedictine monastery and Civil War earthwork. It was founded by Henry I of England.
Before and after
- c. 1100sThe magnetic compass is used for navigation at sea
- from c. 1100s to 1450sGreat Zimbabwe rises
- 12th centuryConstruction of Basilica of Saint-Denis
- 12th centuryConstruction of Urnes Stave Church
- from 12th century to 16th centuryConstruction of Reading Abbey
- 12th centuryConstruction of Tournai Cathedral
- 1101Crusade of 1101
- from 1102 to 1109Siege of Tripoli
- 1106Construction of Gelati Monastery
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- 1066Construction of Tower of London
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- from 1370 to 1789Construction of Bastille
- from 1438 to 1533Inca Empire
- 1473Construction of Sistine Chapel
The era
This moment belongs to the Medieval world (500 CE to 1500 CE), kingdoms, faiths and trade routes.