Monks Abbey Ruins Closed

The ruins of the former Benedictine priory of Saint Mary Magdalen in Lincoln (locally known as Monks Abbey), founded by Saint Mary's Abbey in York, have been closed to the public due to ongoing problems with vandalism. A permanent two meter fence will be installed.

The priory ruins include three walls of the chancel, likely begun in the late twelfth century; the windows date from a later period and have surviving perpendicular tracery.