Stanbrook Abbey, Benedictine abbey in Wass, North Yorkshire, England
The monastic complex features Victorian gothic revival architecture with a 40-meter bell tower and extensive cloisters designed by the Pugin family.
Founded in 1625 in Cambrai, Flanders, the community relocated to England after the French Revolution and settled in Worcestershire before moving to Wass in 2009.
The Stanbrook Abbey Press, established in 1876, operated as one of England's oldest printing presses, producing religious texts and publications with precise printing and calligraphy.
The abbey maintains six daily liturgical services and provides accommodation through Crief Lodges for visitors exploring North Yorkshire or participating in spiritual retreats.
The former church floor exhibits deep grooves in the pews, marking the physical evidence of countless hours of prayer by Benedictine nuns over generations.
Inception: 17 century
Website: https://www.stanbrookabbey.org.uk
Website: https://stanbrookabbey.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 54.21600,-1.14920
Latest update: March 10, 2025 23:18
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