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Crowland Abbey

 County

Lincolnshire (4 castles) 

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 Remains

Not complete but much survives

 Access

Only open at certain times

 Location52.67618,-0.16444 (Google Maps) DirectionsDirections via Google Maps
 County

Lincolnshire (4 castles) 

 Categories

 Remains

Not complete but much survives

 Access

Only open at certain times

 Location
52.67618,-0.16444
 Directions
Directions via Google Maps
rowland Abbey, also known as Croyland Abbey, is situated in Crowland, Lincolnshire and its remains are attached to the parish church. The abbey was founded by Ethelbald, the King of Mercia, early in the eight century. When the Danes invaded in around 870, the area the abbey was attacked and destroyed. Building work began again but the building was destroyed by fire in 1091 and again some thirty years later. In 1170 reconstruction began again and this time the abbey survived intact until the monasteries were dissolved by Henry VIII.

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  • Henry (VIII, King of England 1509-1547)
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870
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Crowland Abbey destroyed

The Danes attack Crowland Abbey and burn it down.

1118
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Earthquake

An earthquake damages Crowland Abbey.

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  • 1. Roy Midmer, English Medieaval Monasteries 1066-1540, 1979

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    • Henry (VIII, King of England 1509-1547)
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