Archaeological sites · South East England
Reading Abbey: a Cluniac and Benedictine monastery and Civil War earthwork
Reading Abbey: a Cluniac and Benedictine monastery and Civil War earthwork — archaeological site in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Reading · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Reading Abbey: a Cluniac and Benedictine monastery and Civil War earthwork is a place of interest in South-East England. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. It sits within the Reading Central parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area RG1.
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Place summary
Reading Abbey in South-East England is a Cluniac and Benedictine monastery with notable Civil War earthworks. It is designated as a scheduled monument, reflecting its historical significance. The site is located in the unparished area of Reading, postcode RG1.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4566, -0.9656
- District
- Reading
- Parish
- Reading, unparished area
- Postcode
- RG1 3HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading Central
- Nearest railway station
- Reading — 0.5 km
- Official site
- international-brigades.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17645560 (CC0)
- commons: Reading Abbey interior.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Reading Abbey: a Cluniac and Benedictine monastery and Civil War earthwork?
- Reading Abbey: a Cluniac and Benedictine monastery and Civil War earthwork is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG1 3HW), in the parish of Reading, unparished area.
- Is Reading Abbey: a Cluniac and Benedictine monastery and Civil War earthwork a listed building?
- Reading Abbey: a Cluniac and Benedictine monastery and Civil War earthwork is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- How do I get to Reading Abbey: a Cluniac and Benedictine monastery and Civil War earthwork?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG1 3HW.