Abbeys & priories · South East England
Bruern Abbey
In or near Daylesford.
Bruern Abbey — monastery in Bruern, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shipton · 2.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bruern Abbey is a place of interest in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands. Built or established in 1147, it dates from the medieval period. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Witney parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Shipton, about 2.2 km away. Postcode area OX7.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bruern Abbey is an abbey located in Bruern, Oxfordshire, in the West Midlands. Established in 1147, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture and is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Cotswolds.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8811, -1.6133
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Bruern
- Postcode
- OX7 6PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witney
- Established
- 1147
- Nearest railway station
- Shipton — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q22716065 (CC0)
- commons: Bruern Abbey - pond and sculpture - geograph.org.uk - 595975.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bruern Abbey?
- Bruern Abbey is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX7 6PY), in the parish of Bruern.
- What is Bruern Abbey?
- Bruern Abbey — monastery in Bruern, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Bruern Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Shipton, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX7 6PY.
- When was Bruern Abbey built?
- Built or established in 1147.
- Is Bruern Abbey a protected site?
- Yes — Bruern Abbey is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Bruern Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Shipton, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX7 6PY.