What is recorded here
Leicester Abbey was founded in the 12th century as a Benedictine monastery and played a significant role in the religious and cultural life of medieval Leicester. It is historically important as the burial place of King Richard III before his reinterment in Leicester Cathedral in 2015.
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Places near here
Abbey RuinsListed building · 17 yd
The Abbey ChurchVisitor information · 58 yd
Remains of Cavendish HouseListed building · 111 yd
Cardinal WolseyMemorial · 207 yd
Statue of Cardinal WolseyMonument or public art · 227 yd
Abbey Park LakeVisitor information · 377 yd
National Space CentreMuseum · 705 yd
The Space CatapultMemorial · 786 yd
Frog IslandIslet · 835 yd
'Stone circle' in a small open spaceAncient stone or rock art · 1480 yd
Old Milestone, Garland Crescent, LeicesterMonument or public art · 1647 yd
Leicester Castle MotteArchaeological place · 1.2 miOther information
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