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The Great Britain Guide

Cathedrals Β· South East England

Faringdon Abbey

In or near Littleworth.

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Faringdon Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.

Benchmark on All Saints Church - geograph.org.uk - 2104497

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Best time of year
Year-round
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

Faringdon Abbey is located in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, with the postcode SN7 8SL. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Faringdon Abbey is a cathedral in england south east, United Kingdom β€” the principal church of its diocese, dating from 1201. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Faringdon Abbey was a Cistercian abbey located at Wyke just north of the small town of Faringdon in the English county of Berkshire (now Oxfordshire). The Royal manor of Faringdon was given to the Cistercian monks by King John in 1203 for the founding of an abbey. It was built at Wyke, a lost placename that was located just north of the town between the Radcot Road and Grove Wood. The abbey moved to Beaulieu in the New Forest a few months after it had been founded. However, it remained under the monks' control and the abbey site became one of their monastic granges.

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Coordinates
51.6596, -1.5840
County
Oxfordshire
Parish
Great Faringdon
Postcode
SN7 8SL
Parliamentary constituency
Witney
Established
1201

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Faringdon Abbey

Places to stay

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Faringdon Abbey?
Faringdon Abbey is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN7 8SL), in the parish of Great Faringdon.
What is Faringdon Abbey?
Faringdon Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Faringdon Abbey?
Drivers can use postcode SN7 8SL.
When was Faringdon Abbey built?
Built or established in 1201.
Is Faringdon Abbey a protected site?
Yes β€” Faringdon Abbey is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Faringdon Abbey?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SN7 8SL. It sits within the Witney parliamentary constituency.