Abbeys & priories · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thornton Abbey
In or near North Killingholme.
Thornton Abbey — abbey in england yorkshire. Operated by English Heritage.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thornton Abbey · 0.9 km
About
Thornton Abbey is a abbey located in england yorkshire. Operated by English Heritage. A British monastery, priory or abbey ruin recorded in OpenStreetMap.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thornton Abbey is a historic abbey located in Yorkshire. It dates back to the 12th century and is notable for its impressive remains, including a large gatehouse and the church's ruins. The site reflects the architectural styles of its time and holds significant historical value. Thornton Abbey is a scheduled ancient monument and offers insight into monastic life in medieval England.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6550, -0.3097
- District
- North Lincolnshire
- Parish
- Thornton Curtis
- Postcode
- DN39 6TU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brigg and Immingham
- Nearest railway station
- Thornton Abbey — 0.9 km
Sources
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Thornton Hunt Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thornton Abbey?
- Thornton Abbey is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN39 6TU), in the parish of Thornton Curtis.
- What is Thornton Abbey?
- Thornton Abbey — abbey in england yorkshire. Operated by English Heritage.
- How do I get to Thornton Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Thornton Abbey, about 0.9 km away. The nearest town is North Killingholme. Drivers can use postcode DN39 6TU.
- Is Thornton Abbey a protected site?
- Yes — Thornton Abbey is part of the Humber Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Thornton Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Thornton Abbey, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN39 6TU.