Abbeys & priories · East of England
St. John's Abbey Gatehouse
In or near Colchester.
St. John's Abbey Gatehouse — an abbey in East of England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Colchester Town · 0.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
St. John's Abbey Gatehouse is an abbey located in East of England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
St. John's Abbey Gatehouse is an abbey located in the East of England. It serves as a notable remnant of the medieval St John's Abbey, which was established in the 11th century. The gatehouse is a significant example of monastic architecture from this era.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8855, 0.9013
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- Colchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CO2 7EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Colchester
- Nearest railway station
- Colchester Town — 0.3 km
Sources
- osm: way/34699653 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St. John's Abbey Gatehouse?
- St. John's Abbey Gatehouse is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO2 7EH), in the parish of Colchester, unparished area.
- What is St. John's Abbey Gatehouse?
- St. John's Abbey Gatehouse — an abbey in East of England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St. John's Abbey Gatehouse?
- The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.3 km away. The nearest town is Colchester. Drivers can use postcode CO2 7EH.
- How do I get to St. John's Abbey Gatehouse?
- The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO2 7EH.