Holmcultram Abbey
Holmcultram Abbey (alternatively Holm Cultram Abbey or Holme Cultram Abbey) was a Cistercian monastery in what is now the village of Abbeytown in Cumbria, United Kingdom.
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| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Holmcultram Abbey |
| Order | Cistercian |
| Established | 1150 |
| Disestablished | 1538 |
| Diocese | Carlisle |
| Site | |
| Location | Abbeytown, Cumbria |
| Visible remains | Nave; now a parish church |
| Public access | Yes |
Founded in 1150, the abbey was suppressed in 1538 during the Dissolution of the Monasteries. The former monastic church remains in use as a parish church and a place of worship.
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