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Medieval Monasteries & Abbeys in Lincolnshire

Croyland Abbey   A striking 8th century abbey rebuilt several times; surviving Norman aspects can be seen in the font and the west arch of the central tower. The abbey underwent its final destruction in 1539 as part of Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries. The nave of the abbey church and two side aisles were left standing to serve as the parish church for Crowland. Sadly, only the north aisle now remains. Though the name of the town is 'Crowland', the abbey is properly 'Croyland', the result of a misspelling by a medieval monk. Crowland, Lincolnshire, England Attraction Type: Abbey Location: off the A1073, 10 miles N of Peterborough Website: Croyland Abbey Phone: 07761 549 865 Details of Croyland Abbey OS TF241 103 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Thornton Abbey    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 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:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts