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Benedictine monastery in Herefordshire, England, founded in 1859, which served for a period as the proto-cathedral for the Diocese of Newport and Menevia.
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Where is Belmont Abbey located?
Belmont Abbey is a Benedictine monastery in Herefordshire, England. It stands near the city of Hereford in the English West Midlands.
When was Belmont Abbey founded?
Belmont Abbey was founded in 1859. It was established as a Benedictine monastery in Herefordshire.
What was Belmont Abbey's role in the Catholic Church?
For a period, Belmont Abbey served as the proto-cathedral for the Diocese of Newport and Menevia. That role gave the monastery an important place in the history of the local Catholic church.
Is Belmont Abbey Benedictine or Cistercian?
Belmont Abbey is Benedictine. It is distinct from Cistercian monasteries such as Mepkin Abbey in South Carolina.
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