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Leicester Abbey
Abbey Park. St Margaret's Way, Leicester LE4 0BT Route Planner
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Founded in 1132, and now lying in ruin, this abbey was once one of the richest in England. It was demolished during the Reformation and its stones were used to build Cavendish House. It also served as Charles I's headquarters before the Battle of Naseby (1645).

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