Abbeys & priories · North East England
Monkwearmouth Anglo-Saxon monastery and medieval priory
In or near Sunderland.
Monkwearmouth Anglo-Saxon monastery and medieval priory — a abbey in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Alexander P Kapp — 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
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Monkwearmouth Anglo-Saxon monastery and medieval priory is a abbey located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Monkwearmouth Anglo-Saxon monastery and medieval priory is a historical site that showcases the rich heritage of Anglo-Saxon architecture and monastic life. Visitors can explore the remnants of the monastery and learn about its significance in early Christian history in England.
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 abbey located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance as a site of early Christian worship and monastic life in Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- 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
- Official site
- sunderlandculture.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6900527758 (ODbL)
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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 — a abbey in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- 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.