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Dieu-la-Cres Abbey

Access unclearno public right of way confirmed — check locally before setting out

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Dieu-la-Cres Abbey is an abbey in Staffordshire. It is one of four abbeys the Albion Guide lists in the county. Congleton Station is 11.9 km away to the west.

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