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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.

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

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