Loamhedge Abbey ruins from the Redwall TV Series
Loamhedge Abbey was a peaceful community of mice located southeast of Mossflower country in a desert region. It was the precursor to Redwall Abbey.
History[]
Originally founded by Abbess Sylvaticus, the purpose of Loamhedge Abbey was to be a peaceful order of builders and healers. The denizens used their own written language, Loamscript, and were known for their delicious roasted chestnut recipe. Rabbits also seemingly resided with the mice, as Cosbro was under the impression his ancestors lived at Loamhedge.
When an incurable vermin plague believed to originate from sea rats caused many Loamhedge residents to get very sick or die, the surviving Loamhedgers buried their deceased loved ones and quickly abandoned their home. Abbess Germaine and Columbine escorted them to Mossflower Woods, where the former created plans for a new Abbey, Redwall. Sister Amyl journeyed as a part of the group, after she allegedly found a cure for her impaired legs.
After Germaine's death, the exact location of Loamhedge Abbey was forgotten for many generations. However, she left behind clues to its whereabouts hidden throughout Redwall.
The Kingdom of Malkariss[]
Matthias at the Loamhedge Abbey entrance from the Redwall TV Series
As the Loamhedge structure decayed and rotted from earthquakes and the passage of time, vermin, including Malkariss and his Blackrobe Rats, soon took up residence.
In Redwall's present, it remained as completely crushed stones under the Lord of Mossflower's valley.
Other Residents[]
Seasons later, Toobledum and his pet Bubbub resided in the area.
Loamhedge Abbey Leadership[]
- Abbess Sylvaticus (mentioned in Loamhedge)
- Abbess Germaine (appears in Mossflower, The Legend of Luke)
Known Loamhedge Abbey Residents[]
- Columbine (appears in Mossflower, The Legend of Luke; mentioned in Doomwyte)
- Sister Amyl (mentioned in Loamhedge)
- Brother Scrittum (mentioned in Loamhedge)
- Sister Linfa (mentioned in Loamhedge)
- Sister Ethnilla (mentioned in Loamhedge)
See Also[]
Books[]
Loamhedge Abbey appears in Mattimeo and Loamhedge; it is mentioned in Mossflower.
Trivia[]
- In the Nelvana Redwall TV Series, Loamhedge Abbey is portrayed as constructed out of white stone with blue roofing.