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Shap Abbey
Ruins of the tower and an outline of the building plan are all that remain.
Plan Around Shap Abbey
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Shap Abbey Details
All that remains of the once-powerful Shap Abbey are the tower and the outline of the building plan. Built around 1200, the abbey was once home to a thriving monastic community, and featured a church, chapter-house and living areas grouped around a square cloister. Henry VIII closed the abbey in 1540, and most of its buildings were eventually demolished, although masonry from the abbey was used in the building of Lowther Castle as well as the Shap Market Admission to the site, 0.6-miles west of Shap, is free.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Shap Abbey
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Wet Sleddale
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Mardale
Mardale is a dramatic glacial valley in the Lake District with a fascinating history.
5.6 mi away
Lowther Castle
Looking out across the Lake District National Park sits the romantic ruins of Lowther Castle. A sight of dramatic beauty and splendour, the castle presides over 130 acres of hidden gardens, enchanting woodland and breath-taking views.
