Abbeys & priories · East of England
Leiston Abbey (first site) with later chapel and pill box
In or near Dunwich.
Leiston Abbey (first site) with later chapel and pill box — Site of abbey, ruined chapel and World War II pillbox.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Darsham · 7.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Leiston Abbey is located in East Suffolk, postcode IP16 4SR, with the nearest railway station being Darsham, approximately 7.7 km away. Entry details are not specified, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Leiston Abbey (first site) with later chapel and pill box is a place of interest in Suffolk, East of England. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Darsham, about 7.7 km away. Postcode area IP16.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
- Ramsar wetland: Minsmere-Walberswick
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Leiston Abbey, located in Suffolk within the East of England, is a scheduled monument notable for its historical significance. The site includes a later chapel and a pill box, set within an area designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). It is also part of the Ramsar Wetland of International Importance, Minsmere-Walberswick.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2367, 1.6199
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Leiston
- Postcode
- IP16 4SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Darsham — 7.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17671113 (CC0)
- commons: Eastbridge Chapel - geograph.org.uk - 2390376.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leiston Abbey (first site) with later chapel and pill box?
- Leiston Abbey (first site) with later chapel and pill box is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP16 4SR), in the parish of Leiston.
- What is Leiston Abbey (first site) with later chapel and pill box?
- Leiston Abbey (first site) with later chapel and pill box — Site of abbey, ruined chapel and World War II pillbox.
- How do I get to Leiston Abbey (first site) with later chapel and pill box?
- The nearest railway station is Darsham, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP16 4SR.
- Is Leiston Abbey (first site) with later chapel and pill box a listed building?
- Leiston Abbey (first site) with later chapel and pill box is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Leiston Abbey (first site) with later chapel and pill box a protected site?
- Yes — Leiston Abbey (first site) with later chapel and pill box is part of the Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Leiston Abbey (first site) with later chapel and pill box?
- The nearest railway station is Darsham, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP16 4SR.