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Curfew Tower

Pictures > Churches > St. Margaret's

The east gate or Curfew Tower was built about 1460. It now forms the main entrance to the churchyard. This tower is the only complete building remaining of the abbey. It has been extensively refaced and restored. It contains a large mid twelfth century rood.