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Sawley Abbey

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Overview
The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, set on the banks of the Ribble against a backdrop of dramatic hills.
Features

  • Opening Times
  • Open all year
  • Opening Times: Open all year, daily Apr-Sep, 10-5; Oct-Mar, 10-4. Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan
About the area
Lancashire was at the centre of the British cotton industry in the 19th century, which lead to the urbanization of great tracts of the area. The cotton boom came and went, but the industrial profile remains.
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Sawley Abbey

Recommended by Visit England Logo
Overview
The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, set on the banks of the Ribble against a backdrop of dramatic hills.
Features
  • Opening Times
  • Open all year
  • Opening Times: Open all year, daily Apr-Sep, 10-5; Oct-Mar, 10-4. Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan
About the area
Area image
Lancashire was at the centre of the British cotton industry in the 19th century, which lead to the urbanization of great tracts of the area. The cotton boom came and went, but the industrial profile remains.