Archaeological sites · North West England
Friar Biggins monastic grange
In or near Orton.
Friar Biggins monastic grange — archaeological in england north west.
John H Darch — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Friar Biggins monastic grange is a archaeological located in england north west. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Friar Biggins monastic grange is an archaeological site located in North-West England. It represents the remains of a medieval agricultural estate associated with monastic life. The site provides insights into the economic practices of the time and the relationship between the church and land management. Visitors can explore the remnants that highlight the historical significance of monastic settlements in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4795, -2.5597
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Orton
- Postcode
- CA10 3SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
Sources
- osm: n8011107205 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17649389 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Friar Biggins monastic grange?
- Friar Biggins monastic grange is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 3SE), in the parish of Orton.
- What is Friar Biggins monastic grange?
- Friar Biggins monastic grange — archaeological in england north west.
- How do I get to Friar Biggins monastic grange?
- Drivers can use postcode CA10 3SE.
- Is Friar Biggins monastic grange a protected site?
- Yes — Friar Biggins monastic grange is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Friar Biggins monastic grange?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 3SE. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.