Abbeys & priories · London
Ruins of Barking Abbey
In or near City of London.
Ruins of Barking Abbey — a abbey in england-london, United Kingdom.
Adrian Cable — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barking · 0.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ruins of Barking Abbey is a abbey located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Ruins of Barking Abbey are located in London. This historic abbey, founded in the 7th century, was an important religious site for over a millennium before its dissolution in the 16th century. The ruins are a designated Scheduled Ancient Monument, reflecting its significance in Britain's ecclesiastical history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5360, 0.0749
- District
- Barking and Dagenham
- Parish
- Barking and Dagenham, unparished area
- Postcode
- IG11 8JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barking
- Nearest railway station
- Barking — 0.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/4116797916 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ruins of Barking Abbey?
- Ruins of Barking Abbey is in London, United Kingdom (postcode IG11 8JA), in the parish of Barking and Dagenham, unparished area.
- What is Ruins of Barking Abbey?
- Ruins of Barking Abbey — a abbey in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ruins of Barking Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Barking, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IG11 8JA.
- How do I get to Ruins of Barking Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Barking, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IG11 8JA.