Abbeys & priories · South East England
Medmenham Abbey
Medmenham Abbey — Cistercian abbey in Medmenham, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Marlow · 4.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Medmenham Abbey is a place of interest in South-East England. Built or established in 1201, it dates from the medieval period. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Wycombe parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Marlow, about 4.5 km away. Postcode area SL7.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Medmenham Abbey is an abbey located in Medmenham, South-East England. Established in 1201, it represents Norman-medieval architecture and is set within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.5519, -0.8239
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Medmenham
- Postcode
- SL7 2EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wycombe
- Established
- 1201
- Nearest railway station
- Marlow — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q15120038 (CC0)
- commons: Medmenham Abbey (948061).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Medmenham Abbey?
- Medmenham Abbey is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SL7 2EY), in the parish of Medmenham.
- When was Medmenham Abbey built?
- Built or established in 1201.
- Is Medmenham Abbey a protected site?
- Yes — Medmenham Abbey is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Medmenham Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Marlow, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SL7 2EY.