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Middle Aged Monk

YOUR MISSION

Imagine being a medieval monk and lead a procession through the ruins. Can you persuade others to join you?

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Mission cluster: A group of missions

Mission ID: 3373 Lat: 52.64861 Lng: -1.13687
Tags: cycle path tow path canal cycling imagination history

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Completed: 10

These are the ruins of Leicester Abbey, which was founded around 1143, in what is known as the High Middle Ages. The Abbey was very rich and powerful but most of the monks would have led a simple life. To find out more about a monk's life in medieval times, click here.

Cycle Closer to Nature is supported by Arla's Kids Closer to Nature campaign and Sustrans. Search for this location on the National Cycle Network here.

BONUS QUESTION

The picture above is part of a memorial for a famous historical person. What is his name?

Be careful not to trip over the walls during your procession!

Risk overall: Low. This should be easy but take care.

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Rewards for this mission

Leicester Cycle Explorer

Mission points

Question points

200

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