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Abbeys and Monasteries in Suffolk

 Bury St Edmunds Abbey
  

In 663 Ad King Sigebert of the East Angles established a religious community of secular priests in Bury. In 903 the body of St Edmund was buried here, over 30 years after his unpleasant death at the hands of the Danes. In 1020 King Canute re-established the settlement as a Benedictine monastery, with 20 monks. William the Conqueroor expanded the number of monks by 60, and granted the abbey additional privileges.
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England

Attraction Type: Abbey
Location: At the east of the town centre. Open access site.
Website: Bury St Edmunds Abbey
English Heritage
OS TL859642

Heritage Highlight: The 14th century Great Gate is beautifully decorated
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 Clare Priory
  

Clare Priory was the first monastic house established by the Augustinian order in Britain. The priory was established in 1248 under the patronage of Richard de Clare. The priory was dissolved by Henry VIII in 1538, but several of the buildings survived largely intact, and in 1953 the priory was purchased by the Augustinans once more, and today it acts as a religious centre and retreat. Visitors are welcome to explore the gardens and grounds.
Ashen Road, Clare, Suffolk, England, CO10 8NX

Attraction Type: Abbey
Location: In the centre of Clare village
Website: Clare Priory
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OS TL768448

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 Leiston Abbey
  

Impressive remains of a 14th century Premonstratensian abbey, one of the best preserved monastic sites in Suffolk. The abbey was established in a marshy coastal location south of Minsmere.
B1069, Leiston, Suffolk, England

Attraction Type: Abbey
Location: Off the B1069 north of Leiston village. In the grounds of Pro Corda Music School.
Website: Leiston Abbey
English Heritage
OS TM443643

Heritage Highlight: 16th century brick gatehouse
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Character property with exposed beams and flint walls; comprises of one double bedroom, shower room, open plan living/dining/kitchen. (Sprung sofa bed in lounge.)

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Wherry Hotel Oulton Broad

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Novotel Ipswich

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