Croxton Abbey
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Croxton Abbey, near Croxton Kerrial, Leicestershire, was a Premonstratensian monastery founded by William I, Count of Boulogne.
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Order | Premonstratensian |
Established | Land donated before 1159 Canons in residence from 1162 |
Mother house | Newhouse Abbey |
Dedicated to | St John the Evangelist |
Diocese | Diocese of Lincoln |
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Founder(s) | William, Count of Boulogne and Mortain |
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Location | Near Croxton Kerrial, Leicestershire, United Kingdom |
Coordinates | 52°51′5.59″N 0°45′27.96″W |
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