Cathedrals · Yorkshire & the Humber
Easby Abbey
In or near East Hauxwell.
Easby Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Easby Abbey is located in North Yorkshire, with the postcode DL10 7EU. Admission is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Easby Abbey is a cathedral in england yorkshire, United Kingdom — the principal church of its diocese, dating from 1101. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.
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Summary from the official site
Easby Abbey features well-preserved ruins of a Premonstratensian monastery, including a magnificent refectory and gatehouse. Visitors can explore the historical site set by the River Swale, which also includes a parish church with rare 13th-century wall paintings.
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From the Wikipedia article
Easby Abbey, or the Abbey of St Agatha, is a ruined Premonstratensian abbey on the eastern bank of the River Swale on the outskirts of Richmond in the county of North Yorkshire, England. The site is privately owned but maintained by English Heritage and can be reached by a riverside walk from Richmond Castle. Within the precinct is the still-active parish church, displaying 13th-century wall paintings.
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Background
History
The Abbey of St Agatha, Easby, was founded in 1152 by Roald, Constable of Richmond Castle. The inhabitants were canons rather than monks. The Premonstratensians wore a white habit and became known as the White Canons. Easby was a daughter house of the Abbey of St Mary and St Martial (Newsham Abbey) in Lincolnshire; it was the third Premonstratensian house funded in England. The White Canons followed a code of austerity similar to that of Cistercian monks. Unlike monks of other orders, they were exempt from episcopal discipline. They undertook preaching and pastoral work in the region (such as distributing meat and drink). The canons also raised sheep. Other former Premonstraterian houses in…
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- Coordinates
- 54.3978, -1.7169
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Easby
- Postcode
- DL10 7EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Established
- 1101
- Opening
- Open daily, 10am-6pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5327479 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Easby Abbey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Easby Abbey?
- Easby Abbey is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL10 7EU), in the parish of Easby.
- What is Easby Abbey?
- Easby Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Easby Abbey?
- Drivers can use postcode DL10 7EU.
- When was Easby Abbey built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Who owns Easby Abbey?
- Easby Abbey is owned by English Heritage.
- Is Easby Abbey free to visit?
- Yes, Easby Abbey is free to enter.
- How do I get to Easby Abbey?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL10 7EU. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency.