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Garden walls and gatepiers to the Abbey House
In or near Whitby.
Garden walls and gatepiers to the Abbey House — Grade I listed wall in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Garden walls and gatepiers to the Abbey House is a place of interest in Yorkshire. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Scarborough and Whitby parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area YO22.
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Official information
Whitby Abbey is a historic 13th-century Gothic abbey that offers visitors a chance to explore its impressive ruins and learn about its rich history. The site features a visitor centre and museum showcasing artifacts related to the abbey's past, including Anglo-Saxon crosses and a signed copy of Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'. Visitors can enjoy the scenic views of the coastline and participate in family-friendly activities throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Whitby-Saltwick SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Garden walls and gatepiers to the Abbey House are located in Whitby, Yorkshire. This structure is a Grade I listed building and is part of two Sites of Special Scientific Interest: Whitby-Saltwick SSSI and North York Moors SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4886, -0.6087
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Whitby
- Postcode
- YO22 4JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526122 (CC0)
- commons: Garden Walls and Gatepiers to the Abbey House 2013-09-04 12-32-10.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Garden walls and gatepiers to the Abbey House?
- Garden walls and gatepiers to the Abbey House is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO22 4JT), in the parish of Whitby.
- What is Garden walls and gatepiers to the Abbey House?
- Garden walls and gatepiers to the Abbey House — Grade I listed wall in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Garden walls and gatepiers to the Abbey House?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO22 4JT.
- Is Garden walls and gatepiers to the Abbey House a listed building?
- Garden walls and gatepiers to the Abbey House is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Garden walls and gatepiers to the Abbey House a protected site?
- Yes — Garden walls and gatepiers to the Abbey House is part of the Whitby-Saltwick SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Garden walls and gatepiers to the Abbey House free to visit?
- Yes, Garden walls and gatepiers to the Abbey House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Garden walls and gatepiers to the Abbey House?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO22 4JT.