Archaeological sites · North East England
Blackfriars Friary
In or near Newcastle upon Tyne.
Blackfriars Friary — a archaeological site in scotland lowlands.
Robert Graham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- St James · 0.3 km
About
Blackfriars Friary is a named archaeological site in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Blackfriars Friary is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It represents the remains of a medieval friary established by the Dominican Order. The site offers insights into monastic life during the 13th century and features various structural remnants. Visitors can explore the historical context and significance of the friary within the region's development.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9718, -1.6198
- District
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parish
- Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE1 4XN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
- Nearest railway station
- St James — 0.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11054707 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackfriars Friary?
- Blackfriars Friary is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE1 4XN), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
- What is Blackfriars Friary?
- Blackfriars Friary — a archaeological site in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Blackfriars Friary?
- The nearest railway station is St James, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE1 4XN.
- How do I get to Blackfriars Friary?
- The nearest railway station is St James, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE1 4XN.