Abbeys & priories · South East England
Abbey Ruins
In or near Sonning.
Abbey Ruins — an abbey in South East England, United Kingdom.

Bill Nicholls — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Reading · 0.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Abbey Ruins is an abbey located in South East England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Abbey Ruins are located in South-East England. The site features the remnants of a former abbey, reflecting its historical significance in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4553, -0.9668
- District
- Reading
- Parish
- Reading, unparished area
- Postcode
- RG1 3AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading Central
- Nearest railway station
- Reading — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.reading.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: way/552229577 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Abbey Ruins?
- Abbey Ruins is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG1 3AG), in the parish of Reading, unparished area.
- What is Abbey Ruins?
- Abbey Ruins — an abbey in South East England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Abbey Ruins?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.6 km away. The nearest town is Sonning. Drivers can use postcode RG1 3AG.
- How do I get to Abbey Ruins?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG1 3AG.