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Wymondham Abbey

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Wymondham Abbey was founded in 1107 by William D'Albini, Butler to King Henry I, as a priory of Benedictine monks under the rule of St Albans Abbey. It was later refounded as an abbey in its own right, and lasted until it was dissolved by Henry VIII in 1538. But the story does not end there, for the great abbey church was saved from destruction by becoming the parish church for the village of Wymondham. The result is a superb church, one of the finest in Norfolk.

The most prominent feature of Wymondham Abbey are the two towers, at the west and centre of the nave, which dominate the countryside for miles around. The interior features a superb 15th century wagon vaulted roof, and a 20th century chancel screen by Sir Ninian Comper. Also noteworthy is the 12th century arcading in the nave.

The abbey church was built with stone specially imported from Caen in Normandy, and was originally modeled on Norwich Cathedral.
Church Street, Wymondham, Norfolk, England, NR18 0PH

About Wymondham Abbey
Attraction Type: Abbey
Website: Wymondham Abbey
Phone: 01953 607062
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Nearest Towns and Villages Wymondham - 0.3 miles away Hingham - 5.3 miles away Caistor St Edmunds - 8.1 miles away Norwich - 9 miles away Elsing - 9.5 miles away Dereham - 10.8 miles away Diss - 12.9 miles away Cawston - 13.8 miles away

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Hillcrest - 6.1 miles from Wymondham Abbey Bunwell, Norfolk Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £280

Granary Cottage - 10.1 miles from Wymondham Abbey Hardwick, Norfolk Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £300

The Moorings - 11.8 miles from Wymondham Abbey Bramerton, Norfolk Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £465

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Hill House Hotel Wymondham - 0.1 miles from Wymondham Abbey Wymondham, Norfolk Stay from: £19.99

Park Farm Classic Hotel - 2.9 miles from Wymondham Abbey Norwich, Norfolk Stay from: £55.00

Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf & Restaurant (NORWICH) - 4.2 miles from Wymondham Abbey Barnham Broom, Norfolk Stay from: £55.00

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The Ugly Bug Inn - 5.3 miles from Wymondham Abbey Norwich, Norfolk From: £40.00

The Chestnuts - 7.2 miles from Wymondham Abbey Long Stratton, Norfolk From: £60.00

Bluebell Barn B&B - 7.7 miles from Wymondham Abbey Banham, Norfolk From: £45.00

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Wymondham
Tourist Information Centre
The Market Cross
Market Place
Wymondham
Norfolk
England
NR18 0AX
Tel: 01953 604721
Fax: 01953 604721
Email: WymondhamTIC@btconnect.com
Web: http://www.wymondham-norfolk.co.uk/
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