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Langley Abbey is a ruined abbey of Premonstratensian Canons in Langley Green, Norfolk. The monastery was founded by Robert fitzRoger in 1195. The abbey and its precinct extend over an area of around 30 acres. The standing remains include parts of the abbey church transepts, chancel and north and south chapels. East of the cloister lies the chapter house with a dormitory range, infirmary and some remains of the refectory. of particular note is the early 13th-century chapter house entrance arch. The former cellarium has been restored and incorporates the 14th-century gatehouse block. The former stable block is used as an agricultural store. The monument is within the council area of South Norfolk (Norfolk).
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1004001.

Place Type: Ecclesiastical Monument
Historic County: Norfolk
Lat, Long: 52.572145,1.4854264
Grid Reference: TG 3628 0285
Civil Parish: Langley with Hardley CP
Council Area: South Norfolk CA (Norfolk CA)
Police Area: Norfolk PA

GBPN ID: 319293
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Langley_Abbey,_Norfolk_319293

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