Archaeological sites · North East England
Monkwearmouth Anglo-Saxon monastery and medieval priory
In or near Sunderland.
Monkwearmouth Anglo-Saxon monastery and medieval priory — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
David Kemp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Peter's · 0.6 km
About
Monkwearmouth Anglo-Saxon monastery and medieval priory is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. 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: Durham Coast SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Monkwearmouth Anglo-Saxon monastery and medieval priory is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site represents an important centre of early Christian activity in Britain. It features remnants that reflect both Anglo-Saxon and medieval architectural styles. The site's historical significance is underscored by its designation as a protected archaeological site.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9130, -1.3750
- District
- Sunderland
- Parish
- Sunderland, unparished area
- Postcode
- SR6 0DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sunderland Central
- Nearest railway station
- St Peter's — 0.6 km
Sources
- osm: n6900527758 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17663931 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monkwearmouth Anglo-Saxon monastery and medieval priory?
- Monkwearmouth Anglo-Saxon monastery and medieval priory is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode SR6 0DY), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
- What is Monkwearmouth Anglo-Saxon monastery and medieval priory?
- Monkwearmouth Anglo-Saxon monastery and medieval priory — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Monkwearmouth Anglo-Saxon monastery and medieval priory?
- The nearest railway station is St Peter's, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SR6 0DY.
- Is Monkwearmouth Anglo-Saxon monastery and medieval priory a protected site?
- Yes — Monkwearmouth Anglo-Saxon monastery and medieval priory is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Monkwearmouth Anglo-Saxon monastery and medieval priory?
- The nearest railway station is St Peter's, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR6 0DY.