Stately homes · East Midlands
Launde Abbey
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Launde Abbey — manor house in Launde, Leicestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Launde Abbey, the nearest railway station is Oakham, located 7.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LE15 8DS. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Launde Abbey is a stately home in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "manor house in Launde, Leicestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.6312°, -0.8233°.
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Heritage listing
Launde Abbey is located in Leicestershire, England, 14 miles east of the city of Leicester and 6 miles south west of Oakham in Rutland. The house was built on the site of the Augustinian Launde Priory. The Grade II* listed building is predominantly used as a conference and retreat centre by the Church of England dioceses of Leicester and Peterborough.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Launde Abbey is a retreat and conference center located in Leicestershire, offering a peaceful environment for reflection and relaxation. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful grounds, participate in various retreats, and access the main Abbey chapel for prayer and reflection.
From the Wikipedia article
Launde Abbey is located in Leicestershire, England, 14 miles east of the city of Leicester and 6 miles south west of Oakham in Rutland. The house was built on the site of the Augustinian Launde Priory. The Grade II* listed building is predominantly used as a conference and retreat centre by the Church of England dioceses of Leicester and Peterborough.
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Background
History
The abbey is an Elizabethan manor house, extensively modified, built on the site of an Augustinian priory, Launde Priory. The original priory was founded before 1125 (in 1119 according to a modern inscription in the reception hall) by Richard Basset and his wife Matilda (née Ridel). Its revenues at the dissolution of the monasteries were £510-16-1d and payments £117-12-10d (annual value almost £400). Launde is set in countryside in the valley of the River Chater. Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII's chief minister responsible for the dissolution of the monasteries, so liked its position that he wrote in his diary "Myself for Launde" but Cromwell never occupied the house as he was executed in 1540.…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6312, -0.8233
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Withcote
- Postcode
- LE15 8DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Phone
- 01572 717254
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham — 7.5 km
- Official site
- www.laundeabbey.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6498468 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Launde Abbey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: LaundeAbbey.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Launde Abbey?
- Launde Abbey is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE15 8DS), in the parish of Withcote.
- What is Launde Abbey?
- Launde Abbey — manor house in Launde, Leicestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Launde Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE15 8DS.
- When was Launde Abbey built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Is Launde Abbey a listed building?
- Launde Abbey is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Launde Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE15 8DS.