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 Ramsey
Abbey Gatehouse
There
was a monastery here as early as the 7th century, but the Abbey was founded by
the Saxon nobleman Ailwine in 964. At that time Ramsey as little more than an
island in the fens, and the monks had to build a causeway to connect the abbey
to the mainland. was a product of the 13th century. During the medieval period
Ramsey Abbey was one of the most prestigious in East Anglia.
Though
most of the abbey buildings were destroyed during the Dissolution of the Monasteries,
the Lady Chapel survived to form part of the Abbey Grammar School. The
ruined 15th century gatehouse of the abbey contains superb carvings and an ornate
oriel window.
In
Ramsey village the largely 12th century parish church was once the guesthouse
for the abbey.
Details
Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse
Abbey School
Ramsey
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
England
PE17 1DH
Location: on the B1040
Website: Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse
Email: ramseyabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01480 301 494
map
OS TL291 851
Cambridgeshire
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