Historic churches · North East England
The Priory Church
In or near Longhorsley.
The Priory Church — church in Brinkburn, Northumberland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Priory Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1190. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Part of Brinkburn Priory. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Brinkburn, Northumberland, England, UK". Coordinates: 55.2789°, -1.8191°.
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Official information
Brinkburn Priory is a well-preserved 12th-century church located on a scenic loop of the river Coquet. Visitors can explore its medieval architecture alongside Victorian restorations, and enjoy the surrounding grounds which offer opportunities for reflection and wildlife spotting.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Priory Church is a Grade I listed church located in the Scottish Lowlands, established in 1190. It exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture and is part of the designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands, as well as the Northumberland Shore.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2789, -1.8191
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Brinkburn
- Postcode
- NE65 8AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Established
- 1190
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527757 (CC0)
- commons: Brinkburn priory and hall taken from Brinkburn Mill - geograph.org.uk - 934247.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Priory Church?
- The Priory Church is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE65 8AT), in the parish of Brinkburn.
- What is The Priory Church?
- The Priory Church — church in Brinkburn, Northumberland, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Priory Church?
- Drivers can use postcode NE65 8AT.
- When was The Priory Church built?
- Built or established in 1190.
- Is The Priory Church a listed building?
- The Priory Church is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is The Priory Church a protected site?
- Yes — The Priory Church is part of the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Priory Church free to visit?
- Yes, The Priory Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Priory Church?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE65 8AT. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.