St Mary's Abbey precinct walls, York

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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St Mary's Abbey precinct walls, York is one of eleven abbeys the Albion Guide lists in North Yorkshire. The nearest railway station, York, is under a kilometre away. Nearby monastic sites include St Mary's Abbey (North Yorkshire) and York Minster.

Full name: St Mary's Abbey precinct walls

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