Abbeys & priories · Yorkshire & the Humber
Monk Bretton Priory
In or near Lundwood.
Monk Bretton Priory — a abbey in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Kevin Waterhouse — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barnsley Interchange · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Monk Bretton Priory is a abbey located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Monk Bretton Priory features the substantial remains of a 12th-century Cluniac monastery located near Barnsley. Visitors can explore the well-marked ground plan, the almost complete west range, and the 15th-century gatehouse.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Monk Bretton Priory is an abbey located in Yorkshire. It is a historical site, known for its significant ruins that date back to the 12th century. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, reflecting its importance in the region's ecclesiastical history.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5540, -1.4379
- District
- Barnsley
- Parish
- Barnsley, unparished area
- Postcode
- S71 5QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barnsley North
- Phone
- 0370 333 1181
- Nearest railway station
- Barnsley Interchange — 2.6 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–3pm; closed 24–26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/968462884 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monk Bretton Priory?
- Monk Bretton Priory is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S71 5QE), in the parish of Barnsley, unparished area.
- What is Monk Bretton Priory?
- Monk Bretton Priory — a abbey in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monk Bretton Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode S71 5QE.
- Is Monk Bretton Priory a protected site?
- Yes — Monk Bretton Priory is part of the Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Monk Bretton Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S71 5QE.