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Anglesey Abbey is a Grade I listed historic house in Cambridgeshire, cared for by the National Trust. Read about its history, architecture and gardens, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About Anglesey Abbey
Anglesey Abbey stands on the site of an Augustinian priory in the village of Lode, five and a half miles from Cambridge.
A Jacobean-style house was built around 1600 on the priory ruins after its closure in 1536.
The property passed through several hands before Lord Fairhaven acquired it in 1926 and transformed it into a major collector's house, leaving it to the National Trust upon his death in 1966.
The real draw is the 98 acres of gardens, laid out with statuary and seasonal colour, now cared for alongside the working Lode Mill.
Read more on WikipediaHistory of Anglesey Abbey
A priory on the site was closed in 1536 during the dissolution of the monasteries. A Jacobean-style house rose from its ruins around 1600. Over the following centuries the property was owned by Thomas Hobson and his Parker descendants, along with several local clergymen. Lord Fairhaven bought the property in 1926 and lived there until his death in 1966, when he left the house and its contents to the National Trust.
Architecture of Anglesey Abbey
The house was built around 1600 directly on the remains of the dissolved Augustinian priory, creating an unusually layered structure beneath its Jacobean-style exterior.
Worth knowing
Lord Fairhaven used the house to display his extensive collection of furniture, paintings, books and objets d'art, much of which remains on display as he left it.
Gardens & grounds at Anglesey Abbey
The 98 acres of grounds were landscaped by Lord Fairhaven and include formal avenues, statuary and a working watermill at Lode.
Facilities
Plan your visit to Anglesey Abbey
Address: CB25 9EJ
Nearest station: Waterbeach Rail Station (2.5 miles)
Places to visit near Anglesey Abbey
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View St Michael's Church, Longstanton on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Anglesey Abbey (CB25) there are 3 historic properties, including 1 church, 1 historic house and 1 abbey, across Churches Conservation Trust, English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.
Within 10 miles of Anglesey Abbey (CB25) there are 7 historic properties, including 2 churchs and 2 historic houses, across Churches Conservation Trust, English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.
Within 20 miles of Anglesey Abbey (CB25) there are 22 historic properties, including 8 historic houses, 7 churchs and 2 historic buildings, across Churches Conservation Trust, English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.
Stay nearby
Make more of your visit with an overnight stay near Anglesey Abbey.
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A Jacobean house built on a dissolved priory, transformed by one collector into 98 acres of landscaped grounds.
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Cambridgeshire, England
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