Egwin of Evesham Benedictine historian, Jean Mabillon, he died on 30 December 720, although his death is generally accepted as having occurred three years earlier on 30 December 717. He died at the abbey he had founded, and his remains were enshrined there. A hagiography, the"Vita Sancti Egwini", was written by Dominic of Evesham, a medieval prior of Evesham Abbey around 1130. His tomb was destroyed, along with the abbey church, at the time of the dissolution of the abbey in 1540. Egwin of Evesham Egwin of Evesham (died 30 December 717) was a Benedictine monk and, later, the third Bishop of Worcester
Evesham swimming pools, a climbing wall, a 100-station fitness room to our health and a beauty salon. Sport in Evesham is represented by Evesham United F.C. which plays in the Southern Football League Division One South & West, and Rugby Union – Senior and Youth Sections at Evesham Rugby Club. There is also a cricket ground. The town also has a pétanque team, and a cycling club, Evesham & District Wheelers, which was founded in 1947. Because of its situation on the river, the town is home to various watersports including Evesham Rowing Club, Kayaking & Canoeing provided by the Evesham