Croxden Abbey, Alton Towers

Name: Croxden Abbey
Address: Alton Towers, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 870 333 1181

#18 among attractions in Alton Towers

Top attraction, Monastery, Gothic architecture

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Croxden Abbey, also known as "Abbey of the Vale of St. Mary at Croxden", was a Cistercian abbey at Croxden, Staffordshire, United Kingdom. A daughter house of the abbey in Aunay-sur-Odon, Normandy, the abbey was founded by Bertram III de Verdun of Alton Castle, Staffordshire, in the 12th century. The abbey was dissolved in 1538. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1179 (846 years ago)Coordinates: 52°57'18"N, 1°54'11"W

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Alton Towers United Kingdom

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Alton Towers

Day trips

Croxden Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alton Towers, Nemesis Roller Coaster, Oblivion Roller Coaster, Galactica Roller Coaster.

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