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Pictures of Crowland Abbeya Abbey in the town of Crowland, in the county of Lincolnshire
About Crowland Abbey
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. Please see below for other recommended attractions and towns to visit near Crowland Abbey. Planning a visit? Please help support this website by booking your hotels near Crowland Abbey and uploading your pictures. Distances and directions shown below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner Recommended attractions near Crowland Abbey
All attractions in Lincolnshire Complete A to Z of attractions in England Recommended towns near Crowland AbbeySpalding, in the county of Lincolnshire (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction N) Peterborough, a Historic City in the county of Cambridgeshire (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction SW) Whittlesey, a Historic Market Town in the county of Cambridgeshire (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction S) Moulton, in the county of Lincolnshire (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction NE) Holbeach, in the county of Lincolnshire (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction NE) Newton-in-the-Isle, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cambridgeshire (12.3 miles, 19.7 km, direction E) Stamford, in the county of Lincolnshire (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction W) Wisbech, a Historic Market Town in the county of Cambridgeshire (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction E) March, a Historic Market Town in the county of Cambridgeshire (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction SE) Gosberton, in the county of Lincolnshire (13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction N) Complete A to Z of towns in England Nearby travel help
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