Bury St Edmunds Abbey, Benedictine abbey ruins in Bury St Edmunds, England.
This abbey is a stone ruin with remains scattered across a large open ground surrounded by tended gardens. Arches, wall sections, and foundations from different buildings are still visible, showing the original scale of the complex.
The monastery was founded in the 11th century and became one of England's most important religious centers. After more than 500 years of active life, it was closed in the mid-16th century when the king ordered the dissolution of monasteries.
The grounds reveal how monks lived and worshipped here for centuries, visible in the layout of surviving rooms and spaces. Visitors can sense why pilgrims traveled from across England to this place, seeking spiritual connection with the sacred shrine.
The grounds are freely accessible and located centrally in town, easy to reach on foot. There are no set opening times, so you can visit whenever it suits you and take your time exploring at your own pace.
A Norman tower still stands and was later converted to serve as a bell tower for a nearby church. This tower shows how parts of the original complex were repurposed and continue to function for different needs.
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Inception: 1020
Address: Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1LS
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/bury-st-edmunds-abbey
GPS coordinates: 52.24422,0.71948
Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:04
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Norman Tower
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Internet bench
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Martyrs Memorial
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Abbots Bridge and Adjoining East Precinct Wall
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Old Shire Hall and Magistrates Court
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Numbers 1, 1A, 2, and 3 West Front and Sampsons Tower
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Ruins of Hall of Pleas and South Wall of Great Court
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Drinking Fountain And Sundial
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Abbey House
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Table Tomb 30 Metres To The South Of The Cathedral Of St James
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Ruins of Abbey Church of St Edmund
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Bury St Edmund's Abbey: including the monks' cemetery and outer precinct and vineyard walls
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Lark House
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94th Bombardment Group USAAF Memorial, Bury St Edmunds
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Ruins of Chapel of the Charnel
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Group of 33 headstones
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31, 32 And 33, Angel Hill
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Garden Walls And Railings To Provosts House And Number 4 Churchyard
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Garden Wall To Numbers 1 And 2 Churchyard (Numbers 1 And 2 Churchyard Not Included)
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Churchyard
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Outbuilding To Number 3 Outbuilding To Number 3 Crown Street
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St Margarets House
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Provosts House And Number 4 Churchyard (clopton Cottage)
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Precinct Wall To North Precinct Wall To North Of The Former Abbey Of St Edmund
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Ruins of Abbey Dovecote and Part of Wall
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Ruins to the North of the Cloister
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Ruins To East And North Of Abbey Church
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