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Wigmore Abbey, Herefordshire

Wigmore Abbey is a ruined abbey of Canons Regular, lying north of Wigmore, Herefordshire. The abbey was founded by Hugh de Mortimer in 1179 and flourished until it was destroyed in the Dissolution in 1530. Some of the monastic buildings were incorporated into The Grange. It is within the council area of County of Herefordshire.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1179921.

Primary Name(s): Wigmore Abbey
Place Type: Ecclesiastical Monument
Historic County: Herefordshire
Lat, Long: 52.336509,-2.8655778
Grid Reference: SO 4112 7128
Civil Parish: Adforton CP
Council Area: County of Herefordshire CA
Police Area: West Mercia PA
GBPN ID:  GBPN305589

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Wigmore_Abbey,_Herefordshire_305589
 Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7999672