Lacock Abbey, 13th-century abbey and museum in Lacock, England
Lacock Abbey combines Gothic Revival architecture with medieval cloisters, surrounded by Victorian gardens and a botanical collection near Chippenham.
Founded in 1229 by Ela, Countess of Salisbury, the abbey functioned as an Augustinian nunnery until 1539, when Henry VIII's dissolution of monasteries occurred.
William Henry Fox Talbot created the first photographic negative in 1835 at the abbey, leading to the establishment of the Fox Talbot Museum within its grounds.
The National Trust maintains the abbey, offering guided tours through medieval rooms, Gothic halls, and photography exhibitions throughout the year.
The abbey's architectural features appear in Harry Potter films, where its medieval cloisters transformed into Hogwarts School corridors.
Location: Lacock
Inception: 13 century
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Part of: National Trust
Address: High Street, Lacock, Wiltshire, SN15 2LG SN15 2LG
Phone: +441249730459
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock-abbey-fox-talbot-museum-and-village
GPS coordinates: 51.41475,-2.11718
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:50
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Lacock Abbey monastery
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20, Church Street
272 m
8 and 8A, Church Street
363 m
Fox Talbot Museum
202 m
3, Church Street
407 m
The Red Lion Inn
292 m
The Carpenters Arms
337 m
The Sign Of The Angel
388 m
The Columns, North Of Drive To Lacock Abbey
104 m
The Packhorse Bridge
362 m
No 14 (the Porch House), With Cottage And Garage Range To East
402 m
Village Cross In Schoolyard
370 m
The Tanyard
311 m
Chamberlain's House
306 m
The Village Hall
310 m
16 And 17, East Street
327 m
12 And 12A, West Street
416 m
Lacock Bridge
418 m
King John's Hunting Lodge
321 m
The Corner House
417 m
14-16, Church Street
313 m
Tithe Barn at Manor Farm
293 m
Lacock Primary School
377 m
15, East Street
334 m
The Lock-Up
306 m
15-17, High Street
398 m
Sundial On Terrace South East Of Lacock Abbey
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