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Thorney Abbey

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Remains of a 11th century abbey church adapted to serve as the parish church. There was an abbey here as early as the 7th century. This was refounded as a Benedictine abbey in the late 10th century. The abbey was disbanded by Henry VIII and part of the nave survives. The west front features superb medieval carving. more details ...
Thorney, East Anglia, Cambridgeshire, England, PE6 0QB

About Thorney Abbey
Attraction Type: Church
Location: In the centre of Thorney, on the B1040. Plentiful on street parking.
Website: Thorney Abbey
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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Manor Stables - 14.6 miles from Thorney Abbey Rippingale, Lincolnshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £254

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Beach House - 30.9 miles from Thorney Abbey Heacham, Norfolk Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £450

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Aaron Park Hotel - 6.3 miles from Thorney Abbey Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Stay from: £55.00

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Metro Inns Peterborough - 6.5 miles from Thorney Abbey Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Stay from: £24.50

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LINDENS GUEST HOUSE - 6.6 miles from Thorney Abbey Petersborough, Cambridgeshire From: £24.50

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Southgate B+B - 9.8 miles from Thorney Abbey Peterborough, Cambridgeshire From: £25.00

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Peterborough
Tourist Information Centre
3-5 Minster Precincts
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
England
PE1 1XS
Tel: 01733 452336
Fax: 01733 452353
Email: tic@peterborough.gov.uk
Web: http://www.peterborough.gov.uk/
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