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The monastery of Streoneshalh from which arose Whitby Abbey, was founded in the year 657AD by Oswy, King of Northumbria. Lady Hilda, then 44 years of age, was appointed the first Abbess, and dedicated to St Peter. The ruins of the Abbey as seen today, were built over 500 years after the death of Lady Hilda, who became a Saint and was known by the Anglo Saxon name of Hild, meaning "battle" and was born into the Royal house of Northumbria. Whitby Abbey, probably the towns most visited attraction, due to its historical significance and its heritage. Opening times (2001): 11 April-30 Sep: 10am-6pm daily. 1-31 Oct: 10am-5pm daily. 1 Nov-31 March 2002: 10am-4pm daily. Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan 2002. Entry costs Entry £1.80/£1.40/90p. Tel 01947 603568 VR Photography: Tony Quinn, John Pybus © Red Door VR Limited. |
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