Abbeys & priories · Yorkshire & the Humber
Administration Building At Monk Bretton Priory
In or near Lundwood.
Administration Building At Monk Bretton Priory — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barnsley Interchange · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Administration Building At Monk Bretton Priory is a Grade I-listed building in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
Monk Bretton Priory features the substantial remains of a 12th-century Cluniac monastery. Visitors can explore the well-preserved ground plan, the nearly complete west range, and the impressive 15th-century gatehouse.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Administration Building at Monk Bretton Priory is an abbey located in Yorkshire. It is designated as a Grade I listed structure, reflecting its exceptional architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5546, -1.4384
- District
- Barnsley
- Parish
- Barnsley, unparished area
- Postcode
- S71 5QY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barnsley North
- Phone
- 0370 333 1181
- Nearest railway station
- Barnsley Interchange — 2.6 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–3pm; closed 24–26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17524562 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Administration Building At Monk Bretton Priory?
- Administration Building At Monk Bretton Priory is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S71 5QY), in the parish of Barnsley, unparished area.
- What is Administration Building At Monk Bretton Priory?
- Administration Building At Monk Bretton Priory — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Administration Building At Monk Bretton Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode S71 5QY.
- Is Administration Building At Monk Bretton Priory a listed building?
- Administration Building At Monk Bretton Priory is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Administration Building At Monk Bretton Priory a protected site?
- Yes — Administration Building At Monk Bretton Priory is part of the Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Administration Building At Monk Bretton Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S71 5QY.