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Roche Abbey (EH)Roche Abbey (EH)

Beautifully set in a valley landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown in the 18th century, the most striking feature of this Cistercian abbey is the eastern end of its church, built in the new Gothic style c. 1170. It has one of the most complete ground plans of any English Cistercian monastery, laid out as excavated foundations. The story of the pillaging of Roche, recorded by the son of an eyewitness, is among the most vivid documents of the Dissolution of the Monasteries.

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Prices


Adult £3.20
Concession £2.70
Child £1.60
English Heritage members free

Roche Abbey (EH)
 
 

Contact

Roche Abbey information desk
Tel: 01709 812739

Venue

Roche Abbey (EH)

Maltby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8NW

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Map reference: SK 542900


By Road:
From the M18: A631 towards Maltby, right along A634 - brown sign.

By Public Transport:
From Rail:Conisbrough station it is 7 miles to Roche Abbey (EH).

 
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