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Croxden Abbey Ruins
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August 25, 2022
Road cycling
Now managed by English Heritage it's open 10:00 - 17:00 everyday. Entry is free.
June 8, 2020
Hiking
Croxden Abbey was begun in 1179 after Bertram de Verdun, an important local nobleman, granted land to a community of Cistercian monks in 1176.
At its peak in the 13th century, Croxden housed about 70 monks.
Following the monastery’s suppression in 1538 the abbey and its lands were converted into a farm.
The visible remains today include parts of the abbey church, which was one of the most elaborate churches of any Cistercian abbey in England, together with the infirmary and abbot’s lodging.
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English Heritage
July 25, 2020
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Croxden Abbey Ruins
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riders
94.3km
04:49
1,220m
1,220m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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58.2km
02:46
580m
580m
Cycle a moderate 36.2-mile loop from Uttoxeter, exploring Croxden Abbey Ruins and the River Blithe through Staffordshire countryside.
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79.8km
03:58
800m
800m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Elevation 130 m
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