Archaeological sites · North West England
Friar Biggins monastic grange
In or near Orton.
Friar Biggins monastic grange — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Karl and Ali — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Friar Biggins monastic grange is a archaeological located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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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 monastic farm, significant for understanding monastic agricultural practices. The site offers insights into the economic and social structures of the period.
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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: node/8011107205 (ODbL)
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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 — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- 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).
- Is Friar Biggins monastic grange free to visit?
- Yes, Friar Biggins monastic grange is free to enter.
- 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.