Cistercian abbey (Leicestershire)

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Cistercian abbey (Leicestershire) is an abbey in Leicestershire. It is one of four abbeys the Albion Guide lists in the county. For arrivals by rail, Loughborough (Leics) Station is 4.2 km to the east. Other monastic sites nearby include Grace Dieu Priory and Ulverscroft Priory.

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