Elstow Abbey
| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | The Abbey Church of St Mary and St Helena, Elstow |
| Order | Benedictine |
| Established | c.1075 |
| Disestablished | 1539 |
| People | |
| Founder(s) | Judith, niece of William the Conqueror |
| Architecture | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed building |
| Site | |
| Location | Elstow, Bedfordshire, England |
| Coordinates | 52°06′54″N 0°28′10″W / 52.11495°N 0.46935°W |
| Visible remains | church |
| Public access | yes |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name | Parish Church of St Mary and St Helena |
| Designated | 13 July 1964 |
| Reference no. | 1114168 |
Elstow Abbey was a monastery for Benedictine nuns in Elstow, Bedfordshire, England. It was founded c.1075 by Judith, Countess of Huntingdon, a niece of William the Conqueror, and therefore is classed as a royal foundation. The current remain in a smaller extent and is now a parish church.