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The Great Britain Guide

Cathedrals · East Midlands

Revesby Abbey

In or near Mareham le Fen.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Revesby Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.

Exploring the site of Revesby's Cistercian Abbey earthworks (4) - geograph.org.uk - 5327275

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Best time of year
Year-round
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

Revesby Abbey is located in Lincolnshire, with the postcode PE22 7NA. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

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About

Revesby Abbey is a cathedral in england east, United Kingdom — the principal church of its diocese, dating from 1101. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.

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From the Wikipedia article

Revesby Abbey was a Cistercian monastery near the village of Revesby in Lincolnshire, England. The abbey was founded in 1143 by William de Roumare, Earl of Lincoln, and the first monks came from Rievaulx Abbey. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century, the Abbey was demolished and a country house built. Another house was built in the mid-19th century, and is in poor condition. Unoccupied since the 1960s and previously earmarked for demolition, the house was listed on the 2023 Heritage at Risk Register issued annually by Historic England. The register recorded that, although some progress had been made in relation to the repair and renovation of the stable block, the main house remained at "serious risk".

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Background

History

Revesby Abbey was founded in 1142 by William de Roumare, Earl of Lincoln, who became a monk at the abbey in his later life, and was then buried within the abbey. The first monks at the abbey were sent from Rievaulx Abbey in Yorkshire. The abbey was endowed with land at Revesby, Scithesby and Thoresby, and with the advowsons of the churches of Hagnaby and Scithesby. During the mid-12th century, the monks of Revesby offered land in other villages to its tenants in the villages of Stichesby and Thoresby, if they would move. All 13 families left Stichesby and all 11 from Thoresby, leaving both of these settlements unpopulated. In the 14th century the abbey acquired the manor of Mareham and was…

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Coordinates
53.1284, -0.0603
County
Lincolnshire
District
East Lindsey
Parish
Revesby
Postcode
PE22 7NA
Parliamentary constituency
Louth and Horncastle
Established
1101

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Revesby Abbey?
Revesby Abbey is in Lincolnshire, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode PE22 7NA), in the parish of Revesby.
What is Revesby Abbey?
Revesby Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Revesby Abbey?
Drivers can use postcode PE22 7NA.
When was Revesby Abbey built?
Built or established in 1101.
How do I get to Revesby Abbey?
Drivers can navigate to postcode PE22 7NA. It sits within the Louth and Horncastle parliamentary constituency.