Monk's Abbey

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Monk's Abbey is an abbey in Lincolnshire. It is one of eleven abbeys the Albion Guide lists in the county. Other monastic sites nearby include Barlings Priory, Nocton Park Priory and Bardney Abbey. Lincoln Central Station is 1.4 km away to the west.

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