Lesnes Abbey

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Lesnes Abbey is an abbey in London. It is one of four abbeys the Albion Guide charts in the county. Abbey Wood (London) Station is under a kilometre away. Other abbeys nearby include Barking Abbey and Stratford Langthorne Abbey.

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