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Easby Abbey, Yorkshire

Easby Abbey (aka Abbey of St Agatha) is the ruins of Premonstratensian abbey at Easby, Yorkshire, in the North Riding. It was founded in 1152 by Roald, Constable of Richmond Castle. Much of the monastery was allowed to fall into ruin after the Dissolution though significant standing ruins survive. The abbey church has survived as the Parish Church of St Agatha. The 14th-century abbey gatehouse also survives. The monument is within the council area of North Yorkshire.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1013759.

Place Type: Ecclesiastical Monument
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: North Riding
Lat, Long: 54.397902,-1.7164532
Grid Reference: NZ 1850 0030
Civil Parish: Easby CP
Council Area: North Yorkshire CA
Strategic Authority Area: York and North Yorkshire SA
Police Area: North Yorkshire PA

GBPN ID: 319497
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Easby_Abbey,_Yorkshire_319497

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