Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Newsham Abbey
Newsham Abbey was an abbey in Newsham, a small hamlet north of Brocklesby village in Lincolnshire, England, and one of nine within the historical county. Founded by Peter of Gousla in 1143, Newsham wa
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Newsham Abbey was an abbey in Newsham, a small hamlet north of Brocklesby village in Lincolnshire, England, and one of nine within the historical county. Founded by Peter of Gousla in 1143, Newsham was a daughter house of the Abbey of Licques, near Calais, and the first Premonstratensian house established in England.
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Newsham Abbey was an abbey in Newsham, a small hamlet north of Brocklesby village in Lincolnshire, England, and one of nine within the historical county. Founded by Peter of Gousla in 1143, Newsham was a daughter house of the Abbey of Licques, near Calais, and the first Premonstratensian house established in England.
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Background
History
Founded in 1143, the Abbey of St Mary and St Martial at Newsham (or Newhouse) was the first Premonstratensian house established in England.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6043, -0.2981
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- West Lindsey
- Parish
- Brocklesby
- Postcode
- DN39 6SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gainsborough
- Established
- 1143
Sources
- wikipedia: Newsham Abbey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newsham Abbey?
- Newsham Abbey is in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN39 6SS), in the parish of Brocklesby.
- When was Newsham Abbey built?
- Built or established in 1143.
- Is Newsham Abbey free to visit?
- Yes, Newsham Abbey is free to enter.
- How do I get to Newsham Abbey?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DN39 6SS. It sits within the Gainsborough parliamentary constituency.