Helgeseter Abbey
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Helgeseter Abbey was an Augustinian abbey in what is now Elgeseter in Trondheim, Norway across the river Nidelven from Trondheim Cathedral. The abbey was founded by Archbishop Eistein in 1183 and closed during the reformation in 1537, and in 1564 the building burnt down. The old prior lived at the abbey until 1546 when the bishop of Nidaros moved in. The abbey was connected to the cathedral by Elgeseter Bridge, making it possible for the monks to perform their duty as choir at the cathedral. After 1606 the area was used as a quarry.
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