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Abbot Penny's Wall
52.6496° N, -1.1365° E
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Abbot Penny's Wall is a monastic boundary wall which once partially enclosed the grounds of Leicester Abbey. It stands in Abbey Park to the west of the City of Leicester, England. The wall was built around 1500 by John Penny, Abbot of Leicester from 1496 to 1509. It is a rare example of medieval English brickwork. Restored in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, the wall is now in the care of Leicester City Council and is a Grade I listed structure and a scheduled monument.
Historical Timeline
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Abbey founded
1143
John Penny appointed abbot
1496
Wall construction
c. 1500
Abbey demolished
c. 1538
Antiquarian record
c. 1540
Condition survey
2018
Recent restoration
2020–2021
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