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The Great Britain Guide

Abbeys & priories · East of England

Ruins of Abbey Church of St Edmund

In or near Fornham St Martin.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Ruins of Abbey Church of St Edmund — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-east, United Kingdom.

Bury St Edmunds, cathedral tower and abbey ruins - geograph.org.uk - 4354786

John Sutton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Bury St Edmunds · 1.2 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Ruins of Abbey Church of St Edmund is a Grade I-listed building in england-east, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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Place summary

The Ruins of Abbey Church of St Edmund are located in the East of England. This site is designated as Grade I listed, highlighting its exceptional historical significance. The remains reflect the architectural heritage of the abbey and its importance in the region's ecclesiastical history.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.2439, 0.7193
County
Suffolk
District
West Suffolk
Parish
Bury St Edmunds
Postcode
IP33 1RS
Parliamentary constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
Nearest railway station
Bury St Edmunds1.2 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Ruins of Abbey Church of St Edmund

Places to stay

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ruins of Abbey Church of St Edmund?
Ruins of Abbey Church of St Edmund is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP33 1RS), in the parish of Bury St Edmunds.
What is Ruins of Abbey Church of St Edmund?
Ruins of Abbey Church of St Edmund — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ruins of Abbey Church of St Edmund?
The nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP33 1RS.
Is Ruins of Abbey Church of St Edmund a listed building?
Ruins of Abbey Church of St Edmund is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
How do I get to Ruins of Abbey Church of St Edmund?
The nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP33 1RS.