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a Abbey in the town of Crowland, in the county of Lincolnshire

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About Crowland Abbey

Crowland Abbey was founded in 716 by King Ethelbald, in memory of St.Guthlac who had built a cell on the Fen island. It has a tumultuous early history being burnt down by the Danes in 930, burned again in 1190, rebuilt in 1114 only to be shaken by an earthquake in 1117. It was partly burnt again in 1146, was subjected to rebuilding, completed in 1190 and was remodelled in 1281.

Later building work included the addition of a tower in 1427, but in just over a hundred years came the Dissolution of the Monasteries when the abbey was once more partially destroyed. Following this period, the 15th century north aisle which accounted for around a third of the church, was restored for use as the parish church.

The relics of St. Guthlac were taken to the abbey in 1195. His cell lies at the west end of the south aisle, this was excavated in 1908, but was filled in again.

Crowland Abbey is noted for its magnificent sculptured west front which dates from the 13th century and is now conserved. Interestingly the abbey is believed to be the burial place of Hereward the Wake.

This is a lovely place to visit, it has many exceptional features including beautiful stained glass, superb roof bosses and the skull of the 9th century Abbot, St. Theodore.

The abbey can be found in a beautiful spot amidst the marshes of the Fenlands of East England, it is conserved as of historical importance, with much credit for its continued endurance going to the local Fenlanders who for centuries have given praise to the Lord in this wonderful house of God.
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Recommended towns near Crowland Abbey

Spalding, in the county of Lincolnshire (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction N)
In springtime, the town of Spalding, in it's favoured position on the banks of the River Welland becomes a riot of blazing colour as tulips, daffodils and other glorious spring flowers come into bloom.
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Peterborough, a Historic City in the county of Cambridgeshire (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction SW)
The magic of Peterborough lies in the richness of its beautiful Cathedral. It is a glorious historical treasure house, it is unique and quite beyond compare.
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Whittlesey, a Historic Market Town in the county of Cambridgeshire (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction S)
Whittlesey is an old area of Cambridge, it is mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086.
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Moulton, in the county of Lincolnshire (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction NE)
Set in the heart of the famously beautiful fenlands of Lincolnshire is the pleasant town of Moulton.
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Holbeach, in the county of Lincolnshire (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction NE)
A small market town in the middle of a famous bulb growing region, there is a cluster of small streets and a central main street where the dominant feature is the church of All Saints.
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Newton-in-the-Isle, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cambridgeshire (12.3 miles, 19.7 km, direction E)
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Stamford, in the county of Lincolnshire (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction W)
Of the 17 churches, only 6 now remain in Stamford, which is without doubt, one of the finest medieval towns in the British Isles, if not in Europe.
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Wisbech, a Historic Market Town in the county of Cambridgeshire (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction E)
Wisbech stands on the River Nene, almost 12 miles from the sea, at one time it was closer but changing river patterns over the...
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March, a Historic Market Town in the county of Cambridgeshire (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction SE)
A curiosity of the town is the tradition of the March, March march. This is when a group of Cambridge students gather in the town to walk back to Cambridge stopping at all convenient inns to quench their thirst!
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Gosberton, in the county of Lincolnshire (13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction N)
This old village sits inland from the Wash just above the point where the River Welland enters into the open sea.
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Nearby travel help

Spalding Station	(8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction N)
Peterborough Station	(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction SW)
A1(M) Junction 17	(11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction SW)
A1(M) Junction 17	(11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction SW)
Cambridge Airport	(35.4 miles, 56.9 km, direction SE)
East Midlands Airport	(50.2 miles, 80.7 km, direction W)
Crowland Abbey to London	(80.6 miles, 129.7 km, direction S)

Accommodation & Hotels near Crowland Abbey

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Aaron Park Hotel	(7.4 miles, 11.8 km, direction SW)
Metro Inns Peterborough	(7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction S)
Bull Hotel	(7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction SW)
Thorpe Lodge Hotel	(8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction SW)
Ramada Peterborough	(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction SW)
The Queensgate Hotel	(8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction S)
Charlotte House Hotel Ltd	(8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction SW)
Holiday Inn Peterborough West	(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction SW)
Best Western Orton Hall Hotel	(9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction SW)
Express By Holiday Inn Peterborough	(11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction SW)
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