Archaeological sites · North West England
Lanercost Priory
In or near Bewcastle.
Lanercost Priory — archaeological in scotland lowlands. Operated by English Heritage.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 3.8 km
About
Lanercost Priory is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. Operated by English Heritage. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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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
Lanercost Priory is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It was established in the 12th century and is notable for its well-preserved ruins, which reflect its historical significance as a former Augustinian monastery. The site provides insights into medieval religious life and architecture in the region. Visitors can explore the remnants of the priory and its surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9660, -2.6953
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Burtholme
- Postcode
- CA8 2HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 3.8 km
Sources
- osm: w343456974 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q3403001 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lanercost Priory?
- Lanercost Priory is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2HQ), in the parish of Burtholme.
- What is Lanercost Priory?
- Lanercost Priory — archaeological in scotland lowlands. Operated by English Heritage.
- How do I get to Lanercost Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 2HQ.
- When was Lanercost Priory built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Who owns Lanercost Priory?
- Lanercost Priory is owned by English Heritage.
- Is Lanercost Priory a protected site?
- Yes — Lanercost Priory 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 Lanercost Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2HQ.