Holy wells · North West England
Furness Abbey Wall
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Furness Abbey Wall — Grade I listed building in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Roose · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Furness Abbey Wall is a place of interest in North-West England. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Barrow and Furness parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Roose, about 2.0 km away. Postcode area LA13.
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Official information
Furness Abbey is a historic site featuring the ruins of a once-prosperous Cistercian monastery founded in the 12th century. Visitors can explore the impressive red sandstone structures, including the church tower and chapter house, as well as a reconstructed stairway used by monks. The site also hosts exhibitions showcasing artifacts such as effigies and a rare 12th-century crozier.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Duddon Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
- Ramsar wetland: Duddon Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Furness Abbey Wall is a Grade I listed building located in Barrow, North-West England. This historic site is part of the Duddon Estuary SSSI and is also designated under the RAMSAR convention for both Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1330, -3.1969
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Barrow
- Postcode
- LA13 0PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Roose — 2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17530452 (CC0)
- commons: Furness Abbey Wall-geograph.org.uk-2433996.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Furness Abbey Wall?
- Furness Abbey Wall is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA13 0PG), in the parish of Barrow.
- What is Furness Abbey Wall?
- Furness Abbey Wall — Grade I listed building in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England, UK.
- How do I get to Furness Abbey Wall?
- The nearest railway station is Roose, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA13 0PG.
- Is Furness Abbey Wall a listed building?
- Furness Abbey Wall is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Furness Abbey Wall a protected site?
- Yes — Furness Abbey Wall is part of the Duddon Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Is Furness Abbey Wall free to visit?
- Yes, Furness Abbey Wall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Furness Abbey Wall?
- The nearest railway station is Roose, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA13 0PG.