Selby - Abbey
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The first church on the site of Selby's Abbey belonged to a Benedictine house founded in 1069 - the first major abbey to be established after the Norman Conquest. The present church, dedicated to St Germanus, was begun in 1100. The central tower collapsed in 1690, damaging the south transept, and both were later rebuilt. After a fire in 1906 caused extensive damage, work began in 1909 to restore the church to its original appearance.
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Hours:
May 1 to September 30: 9am-5pm
October 1 to April 30: 10am-4pm
Tips: Donations requested.
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