Thorney Abbey, Peterborough

Name: Thorney Abbey
Address: Abbey Place, Peterborough, PE6 0QA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1733 270420

#16 among attractions in Peterborough

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Thorney Abbey, now the Church of St Mary and St Botolph, was a medieval monastic house established on the island of Thorney in The Fens of Cambridgeshire, England. ()

Alternative names: Established: 972 (1053 years ago)Coordinates: 52°37'14"N, 0°6'26"W

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Abbey PlacePeterborough PE6 0QA United Kingdom

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+44 1733 270420

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

Nearby attractions include: Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough Greyhound Stadium, Peterborough Lido, Flag Fen.

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12th-century church with Gothic facade
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Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
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6.5 miSW
Watersports, Beach and pool clubs, Outdoor activities
Peterborough Lido, Peterborough
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4.7 miSW
Bronze Age archaeological site
Flag Fen, Peterborough
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5.2 miSW
Archaeological site
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Bridge
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3.2 miW
Park
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Specialty museum, Museum
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4.1 miNW
Monastery
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Park
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Forts and castles
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