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Stone church with a tall crenellated tower and a long nave featuring arched windows, framed by bare trees in monochrome.

The informary of Ramsey abbey, now the parish church (Religious Houses of Cambs, 1988)

Ramsey Abbey and Gatehouse

History of Ramsey Abbey and Gatehouse

Listed Building

Late C15. Parts of east wall, north and south turrets and adjoining lodge of Abbey Gatehouse. Rubblestone with Barnack ashlar. Two storeys. Moulded plinth. North turret octagonal with embattled cornice between storeys.

A black and white ink drawing showing a conjectural ground plan of Ramsey Abbey, including building footprints and labels.

Ramsey Abbey, conjectural plan (Royal Archaeological Institute)

For more information:

Religious Houses of Cambridgeshire, CCC, 1988

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramsey_Abbey

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/ramsey-abbey-gatehouse

Building dates

  • Built 1460–1499
Source for this date
  • Built 1460–1499: Listed building: Late C15 (grade I)

Tags

  • Listed building
  • medieval
  • Religious House

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