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Abbey Gateway, St. Albans

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Abbey Gateway, St. Albans — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-london, United Kingdom.

Explanatory board, ancient gateway, St Albans - geograph.org.uk - 5396420

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Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Abbey Gateway, St. Albans is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Abbey Gateway, St Albans was built in 1365 and is the last remaining building (except for the Abbey itself) of the Benedictine Monastery at St Albans, Hertfordshire. It was besieged during the Peasants' Revolt in 1381, and was used as a prison following the dissolution of the Abbey in 1539. It housed the third printing press in England, from 1479. Since 1871 it has been a part of St Albans School. The gateway marks the end of Romeland and the start of Abbey Mill Lane. Located next to St Albans Abbey and also next to the bishop's Private Residence (Abbey Gate House) the gateway is a good way to spot Abbey Mill Lane.

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Coordinates
51.7510, -0.3442
County
Hertfordshire
District
St Albans
Parish
St Albans, unparished area
Postcode
AL3 4HB
Parliamentary constituency
St Albans

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Abbey Gateway, St. Albans?
Abbey Gateway, St. Albans is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL3 4HB), in the parish of St Albans, unparished area.
Is Abbey Gateway, St. Albans a listed building?
Abbey Gateway, St. Albans is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
How do I get to Abbey Gateway, St. Albans?
Drivers can navigate to postcode AL3 4HB. It sits within the St Albans parliamentary constituency.