Calke Abbey

Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Saturday, 30 April, 2005

Calke Abbey


Calke Abbey

Calke Abbey is a country house near Ticknall, Derbyshire, England, and a property of the National Trust. The site was an Augustinian priory from the 12th century until its dissolution by Henry VIII.

Location

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Location name: 
Calke Abbey
Coordinates (lat,lon): 
52.799700,-1.455934
Elevation: 
99 metres
OS Grid Ref: 
SK 36779 22599
Nearest Post Code: 
LE65 1RR
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Description 

"The present building called Calke Abbey was never actually an abbey, but is rather a Baroque mansion, built between 1701 and 1704. The name "Calke Abbey" was given to the house in 1808." - Wikipedia

Proximity

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Kedleston Hall and the Church of All Saints Visit 2008-03-29 18.50 km