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Whitby Abbey

Whitby Abbey

Whitby Abbey, Whitby

Whitby Abbey Whitby’s Abbey was founded in 657 AD by the Saxon King of Northumbria, Oswy (Oswiu) as Streanshalh (Streonshalh). The name Streoneshalh is thought to signify Fort Bay or Tower Bay in reference to a supposed Roman settlement or Roman Signal Station that previously existed on the site before the Whitby Abbey was built. […]

Whitby Abbey Car Park

Marina Back Car Park Whitby

Whitby Abbey Car Park Whitby Abbey Ruin and car park. Perched on a clifftop overlooking the town, these ruins were home to the first known English poet. Address: Abbey Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO22 4JT Telephone: 01947 603568

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