Holy wells · North West England
Walls to the North of Lanercost Priory
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Walls to the North of Lanercost Priory — Grade I listed wall in Burtholme, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Walls to the North of Lanercost Priory is a place of interest in the Scottish Lowlands. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 3.9 km away. Postcode area CA8.
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Official information
Lanercost Priory is a well-preserved medieval monastic site founded in 1169, featuring a 13th-century church and the remains of a Tudor mansion. Visitors can explore the priory's cloisters, burial monuments, and the historic Dacre Tower, along with the scenic surroundings near Hadrian's Wall.
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
Walls to the North of Lanercost Priory, located in the parish of Burtholme in the Scottish Lowlands, are a Grade I listed building. This site is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI and lies within the North Pennines AONB.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9669, -2.6953
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Burtholme
- Postcode
- CA8 2HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Phone
- +44 370 333 1181
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 3.9 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17530465 (CC0)
- commons: Wall at Lanercost Priory Geograph-2183921-by-Alexander-P-Kapp.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walls to the North of Lanercost Priory?
- Walls to the North of Lanercost Priory is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2HQ), in the parish of Burtholme.
- What is Walls to the North of Lanercost Priory?
- Walls to the North of Lanercost Priory — Grade I listed wall in Burtholme, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
- How do I get to Walls to the North of Lanercost Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 2HQ.
- Is Walls to the North of Lanercost Priory a listed building?
- Walls to the North of Lanercost Priory is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Walls to the North of Lanercost Priory a protected site?
- Yes — Walls to the North of Lanercost Priory is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Walls to the North of Lanercost Priory free to visit?
- Yes, Walls to the North of Lanercost Priory is free to enter.
- How do I get to Walls to the North of Lanercost Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2HQ.