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Thornton Abbey

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Augustinian Abbey founded in 1139, but the chief interest here is the massive 14th century gatehouse, possibly built in response to the Peasant's Revolt of 1381. The gatehouse is remarkable for its early use of brick as a building material.
Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England, DN39 6TU

About Thornton Abbey
Attraction Type: Abbey
Location: 10 m E Scunthorpe, off A160
Website: Thornton Abbey
Phone: 01469 541 445
English Heritage
Location map
OS TA117 192

Heritage Highlight: 14th century brick gatehouse
Heritage Rating:   ?

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Nearest Towns and Villages Barton upon Humber - 5.6 miles away Barnetby le Wold - 7.3 miles away Bigby - 8.3 miles away Grimsby - 11.5 miles away Caistor - 12.1 miles away Beverley - 12.9 miles away Alkborough - 14.5 miles away Walesby - 16.7 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Lilac Cottage - 14.5 miles from Thornton Abbey Aldbrough, Yorkshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £190

Lavender Cottage - 14.6 miles from Thornton Abbey Beverley, Yorkshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: 375

Bay Tree House - 14.6 miles from Thornton Abbey Beverley, Yorkshire Sleeps: 8 Stay from: 400

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Nearest Hotels

Ashbourne Hotel - 2.1 miles from Thornton Abbey East Halton, Yorkshire Stay from: £75.00

The Ashbourne Hotel - 2.1 miles from Thornton Abbey North Killingholme, Lincolnshire Stay from: £89.00

Holiday Inn Hull Marina - 5.8 miles from Thornton Abbey Hull, Yorkshire Stay from: £80.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The Comat - 13.5 miles from Thornton Abbey Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire From: £40.00

Howdens Lodge - 14.9 miles from Thornton Abbey Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire From: £100.00

Wolds Village - 23.4 miles from Thornton Abbey Bainton, Yorkshire From: £50.00

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Hull
Tourist Information Centre
1 Paragon Street
Hull
Yorkshire
England
HU1 3NA
Tel: 01482 223 559
Fax: 01482 613 959
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