Abbeys & priories · South West England
St Katherine's Priory
In or near Exeter.
St Katherine's Priory — a abbey in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Sarah Charlesworth — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Polsloe Bridge · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
St Katherine's Priory is a abbey located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
St Katherine's Priory is a historical site that was originally a Benedictine nunnery founded in 1159. The site features a Grade II star listed building with original features and beautiful grounds, maintained by volunteers.
Place summary
St Katherine's Priory is an abbey located in South-West England, postcode EX4. It is a notable historical site, though specific details about its era, owners, or architectural features are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7342, -3.5018
- County
- Devon
- District
- Exeter
- Parish
- Exeter, unparished area
- Postcode
- EX4 7JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exeter
- Nearest railway station
- Polsloe Bridge — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.stkatherinespriory.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/144503691 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Katherine's Priory?
- St Katherine's Priory is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX4 7JY), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
- What is St Katherine's Priory?
- St Katherine's Priory — a abbey in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Katherine's Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Polsloe Bridge, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX4 7JY.
- How do I get to St Katherine's Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Polsloe Bridge, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX4 7JY.