Museums · South East England
Turvey Abbey
In or near Turvey.
Turvey Abbey — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford · 9.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Turvey Abbey is a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Turvey Abbey is a museum located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting its heritage. The site offers insights into the local culture and history.
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Background
History
The original part of Turvey Abbey was built in 1603. According to the English Heritage Register it may incorporate a building even earlier than this. The tenants who lived in the house for the longest period during this time were the Brands. Thomas Brand (died 1694) and his wife Margaret (died 1718) moved to the house in about 1670. They were Catholic recusants and are mentioned in numerous records. William Laurence and Sarah Steward were married in 1750 in Bedford. They had six children one of whom (Thomas Laurence) was a churchwarden. William died in 1766 when all of his children were very young. In his will he made provision for his family. In 1786 the Mordant family sold their land in…
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- Coordinates
- 52.1616, -0.6182
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Turvey
- Postcode
- MK43 8DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Established
- 1980
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford — 9.9 km
- Official site
- www.turveyabbey.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Turvey Abbey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Turvey Abbey?
- Turvey Abbey is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK43 8DH), in the parish of Turvey.
- What is Turvey Abbey?
- Turvey Abbey — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Turvey Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK43 8DH.
- When was Turvey Abbey built?
- Built or established in 1980.
- How do I get to Turvey Abbey?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode MK43 8DH. It sits within the North Bedfordshire parliamentary constituency.