Abbeys & priories · East of England
Leiston old abbey
In or near Dunwich.
Leiston old abbey — a abbey in england-east, United Kingdom.
Keith Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Darsham · 7.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Leiston old abbey is a abbey located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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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 Old Abbey is a historic abbey located in the East of England. It was founded in the 14th century and is notable for its well-preserved ruins, which showcase the architectural style of the period. The site is a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its significance in the region's ecclesiastical history.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2364, 1.6208
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Leiston
- Postcode
- IP16 4SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Darsham — 7.8 km
Sources
- osm: way/136773284 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leiston old abbey?
- Leiston old abbey is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP16 4SR), in the parish of Leiston.
- What is Leiston old abbey?
- Leiston old abbey — a abbey in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Leiston old abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Darsham, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP16 4SR.
- Is Leiston old abbey a protected site?
- Yes — Leiston old abbey 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 old abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Darsham, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP16 4SR.