Abbeys & priories · London
Waltham Abbey Gatehouse
In or near Goffs Oak.
Waltham Abbey Gatehouse — a abbey in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Royal Gunpowder Mills Railway · 0.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Waltham Abbey Gatehouse is a abbey located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Epping Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Waltham Abbey Gatehouse is a historical abbey located in London. It is notable for its architectural significance, representing the remnants of the former Waltham Abbey, which dates back to the medieval period. The gatehouse is a Grade I listed building, reflecting its importance in England's religious and architectural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6885, -0.0039
- County
- Essex
- District
- Epping Forest
- Parish
- Waltham Abbey
- Postcode
- EN9 1QZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Epping Forest
- Nearest railway station
- Royal Gunpowder Mills Railway — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: node/7907700298 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Waltham Abbey Gatehouse?
- Waltham Abbey Gatehouse is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode EN9 1QZ), in the parish of Waltham Abbey.
- What is Waltham Abbey Gatehouse?
- Waltham Abbey Gatehouse — a abbey in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Waltham Abbey Gatehouse?
- The nearest railway station is Royal Gunpowder Mills Railway, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EN9 1QZ.
- Is Waltham Abbey Gatehouse a protected site?
- Yes — Waltham Abbey Gatehouse is part of the Epping Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Waltham Abbey Gatehouse?
- The nearest railway station is Royal Gunpowder Mills Railway, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN9 1QZ.