Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Whitby Abbey
In or near Whitby.
Whitby Abbey — archaeological in england yorkshire. Operated by English Heritage.
Andrew Abbott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby · 0.6 km
About
Whitby Abbey is a archaeological located in england yorkshire. Operated by English Heritage. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Whitby-Saltwick SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whitby Abbey is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. This historic structure is known for its dramatic cliff-top setting overlooking the North Sea. The abbey was founded in the 7th century and later became a significant centre for early Christianity in England. Its ruins are a designated Scheduled Monument, reflecting its historical importance. Visitors can explore the extensive remains and enjoy views of the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4876, -0.6064
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Whitby
- Postcode
- YO22 4JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby — 0.6 km
Sources
- osm: w25749613 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitby Abbey?
- Whitby Abbey is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO22 4JR), in the parish of Whitby.
- What is Whitby Abbey?
- Whitby Abbey — archaeological in england yorkshire. Operated by English Heritage.
- How do I get to Whitby Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO22 4JR.
- Is Whitby Abbey a protected site?
- Yes — Whitby Abbey is part of the Whitby-Saltwick SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Whitby Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO22 4JR.