Lacock Abbey, Lacock, Wiltshire

Harold Wingham1952-05-23

Historic England
London, United Kingdom

Lacock Abbey was founded as an Augustinian nunnery, founded in 1229. Following the Dissolution it was sold in 1540 and was remodelled to become a country house. A notable owner was William Henry Fox Talbot, pioneer of photography.

List Entry Number: 1283853

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Title: Lacock Abbey, Lacock, Wiltshire
Creator: Harold Wingham
Date Created: 1952-05-23
Rights: Copyright Historic England Archive. Harold Wingham Collection

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