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- ↑ L.F. Salzman, L.F. (1948). 'Houses of minoresses: Abbey of Waterbeach', A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely: Volume 2. pp. 292–295. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ↑ Historic England. "Waterbeach Abbey (site of) (1006888)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 2 January 2014.
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