Croyland Abbey

Hello!

Everytime hubby and I go to see his parents, we always passed this town called Crowland. The name of the place hasn't got to do with crows but what's interesting about it is an abbey built in there long time ago. Alex always pointed the ruins to me and would explained it was closed down by Henry VIII which left not much interest in the beginning. Then one trip back to his parents I got reminded of the ruins again. This time the sky was blue and Spring was certainly in the air. On days like these I always take my camera with me just in case something nice come along. So through request I asked him to take me to the ruins which is now called the Croyland Abbey. This name refers to the building and not the monastery. It used to be the most opulent of all East Anglian abbey and I could understand why. When I first saw the extent of the ruins and what was left of it I was just amazed by its splendid architecture and robust charm.

The north aisle still serve as the town's parish church.

To read more about Croyland Abbey's history please click here.