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Rufford Abbey

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The partial remains of a 12th century Cistercian abbey, incorporated into a 17th century mansion. The abbey and masion stand within Rufford Country Park. The abbey was founded in 1146. Unusually, the monastic buildings were complete by 1170 and remained practically unaltered until the abbey was suppressed by Henry VIII in 1537.

After the Dissolution of the Monasteries Rufford Abbey was granted to the Earl of Shrewsbury, George Talbot. Over the 30 years from 1560-1590 Talbot rebuilt the abbey as a grand country house. Further expansion took place in 1679, but in 1956 the house was demolished. All that remains are the converted west range of the mansion, and odd bits and dabs of the monastic buildings. The west range provides an excellent example of Cistercian architecture.

NB Don't confuse this Rufford with the National Trust's Rufford Hall in Lancashire.
Rufford, Nottinghamshire, England

About Rufford Abbey
Attraction Type: Abbey
Location: Off the A614 2 miles south of Ollerton. Open all year except Christmas.
Website: Rufford Abbey
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The Granary - 9.5 miles from Rufford Abbey Newark, Nottinghamshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £300

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Pinewood Apartment - 17.7 miles from Rufford Abbey Ashover, Derbyshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £200

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Thoresby Hall Hotel & Spa - 3.8 miles from Rufford Abbey Budby, Nottinghamshire Stay from: £200.00

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Clumber Park Hotel - 6.7 miles from Rufford Abbey Worksop, Nottinghamshire Stay from: £60.00

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The Lord Nelson Inn - 10.9 miles from Rufford Abbey Newark-on-Trent, Leicestershire From: £35.00

Willow Tree Cottages - 15.1 miles from Rufford Abbey Newark, Nottinghamshire From: £45.00

Throapham House Bed & Breakfast - 15.9 miles from Rufford Abbey Laughton, Yorkshire From: £65.00

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Ollerton
Tourist Information Centre
Sherwood Heath
Ollerton Roundabout
Ollerton
nr Newark
Nottinghamshire
England
NG22 9DR
Tel: 01623 824 545
Fax: 01623 822 930
Email: sherwoodheath@nsdc.info
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