Furness Abbey (Cumbria)

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    Furness Abbey is now just the remains of the abbey including much of the east end and west tower of the church, the ornately decorated chapter house and the cloister buildings.

    Managed by English Heritage, an exhibition and display on the history of the abbey in the visitor centre.

    For more details visit our WEBSITE
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Address:
Manor Road,
Barrow-in-Furness,
Cumbria,
LA13 0PJ
United Kingdom

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