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Snelshall Benedictine Priory

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

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Snelshall Benedictine Priory is a priory in Buckinghamshire. The Albion Guide maps three priories in the county; this is one of them. The nearest other priory is Bradwell Abbey, 5.3 km to the north. The closest station is Milton Keynes Central, 4.4 km to the north-east.

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