Abbeys & priories · East of England
Priory of St Mary in the Meadow
In or near Beeston Regis.
Priory of St Mary in the Meadow — a abbey in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Evelyn Simak — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sheringham · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Priory of St Mary in the Meadow is a abbey located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Priory of St Mary in the Meadow, founded in 1216, features the ruins of a church that was once part of a small Augustinian community. After its closure in 1536, the site was repurposed for farming, preserving significant architectural elements from the 14th century.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Priory of St Mary in the Meadow is an abbey located in the East Midlands. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting its monastic heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.9388, 1.2241
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Beeston Regis
- Postcode
- NR26 8SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Sheringham — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Open to the public during daylight hours throughout the year; closed between dusk and dawn.
- Official site
- www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: way/942149623 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Priory of St Mary in the Meadow?
- Priory of St Mary in the Meadow is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR26 8SF), in the parish of Beeston Regis.
- What is Priory of St Mary in the Meadow?
- Priory of St Mary in the Meadow — a abbey in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Priory of St Mary in the Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Sheringham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR26 8SF.
- Is Priory of St Mary in the Meadow a protected site?
- Yes — Priory of St Mary in the Meadow is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Priory of St Mary in the Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Sheringham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR26 8SF.