Abbeys & priories · South East England
The Priory of St Pancras
In or near Kingston near Lewes.
The Priory of St Pancras — a abbey in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lewes · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Priory of St Pancras is a abbey located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Priory of St Pancras, founded in the 11th century, offers visitors a glimpse into its historical significance and the life of medieval monks. The site features interpretation panels and a herb garden showcasing plants used by the monks for various purposes, all set against the backdrop of the South Downs.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Priory of St Pancras is an abbey located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features. The site has been recognised for its heritage value.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.8684, 0.0087
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Lewes
- Parish
- Lewes
- Postcode
- BN7 1HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewes
- Nearest railway station
- Lewes — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Open all year round
- Official site
- www.lewespriory.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/87550012 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Priory of St Pancras?
- The Priory of St Pancras is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN7 1HL), in the parish of Lewes.
- What is The Priory of St Pancras?
- The Priory of St Pancras — a abbey in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Priory of St Pancras?
- The nearest railway station is Lewes, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN7 1HL.
- Is The Priory of St Pancras a protected site?
- Yes — The Priory of St Pancras is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Priory of St Pancras?
- The nearest railway station is Lewes, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN7 1HL.