Anglo-Saxon nunnery

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Nothing visiblethe remains survive below ground; there is nothing to see on site

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A nunnery once stood here in Lincolnshire — the remains now lie below ground. The Albion Guide maps seven nunneries in the county; this is one of them. The nearest other nunnery is Haverholme Priory, 14.3 km to the north. For arrivals by rail, Heckington Station is 10 km to the north-east.

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