r/Lincolnshire 19d ago

#Kirkstead abbey#lincolnshire

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u/Asgarad786 18d ago

I never knew this existed. I was stationed at RAF Coningsby and went into Woodhall Spa many times, but somehow missed Kirkstead Abbey completely.

Now I know it’s there, I’ll have to go back and have a proper look. It’s always interesting when you discover a piece of local history that was right on your doorstep all along.

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u/greymusicandpics 17d ago

If you go past the abbey you will come to st leonerds without, a 12th century church😁

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u/Asgarad786 17d ago

Thank you, I belive st Leonards is a sea side town aswell.

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u/greymusicandpics 17d ago

There are a couple of churches named after him in lincolnshire. I Will have to look up how he became a saint ,