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Vale Royal Abbey

A Grade II* Listed Building in Whitegate and Marton, Cheshire West and Chester

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  • Vale Royal Abbey-main west front

  • Vale Royal Abbey-west front, pilaster detail

  • Vale Royal Abbey-west front-door detail, probably from original abbey

  • Vale Royal Abbey, south west wing by John Douglas, adjoining west of building with clock tower

  • Vale Royal-south wing-John Douglas' work to left, Blore work to far right.

  • Vale Royal-south wing from courtyard-Blore work to left, John Douglas' work to right.l

  • Vale Royal-east side of main block, showing 1877 John Douglas doorway and fenestration from eighteenth century with cloister openings.

  • Vale Royal-remainder of stained glass

  • Vale Royal-stained glass-detail

  • Vale Royal-stained glass-detail

  • Vale Royal-stained glass detail

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Entry Name: Vale Royal Abbey

Listing Date: 11 October 1949

Grade: II*

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1160862

English Heritage Legacy ID: 57399

ID on this website: 101160862

Location: Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, CW8

County: Cheshire West and Chester

Civil Parish: Whitegate and Marton

Traditional County: Cheshire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Cheshire

Church of England Parish: Whitegate St Mary

Church of England Diocese: Chester

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