Lanercost Priory
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Overview
This Augustinian priory, founded in the 12th century, is worth a visit for its atmospheric ruins and sense of history. Part of the medieval settlement is in use as the village hall, part is cared for by English Heritage and can be visited, part has been converted to private dwellings, and the interior of the nave is intact and still in use as a parish church. Set in a tranquil rural landscape, surrounded by fields and close to Hadrian’s Wall, Lanercost is a magnificent and fascinating complex of historic buildings. It has been a place of worship for almost 850 years. But things have not always been as peaceful as they are now. Owing to its proximity to the Scottish border, the priory suffered during the Anglo-Scottish wars of the 14th century – in 1311 Robert Bruce himself raided it. The thick walls of the tower may well have been used for defence.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open Apr-Sep, daily 10-6; Oct, daily 10-5; Nov-19 Feb & 25 Feb-Mar, Sat-Sun 10-4; 20-24 Feb, daily 10-4 Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
About the area
Cumbria's rugged yet beautiful landscape is best known for the Lake District National Park that sits within its boundaries. It’s famous for Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, and Derwent Water, ‘Queen of the English Lakes', but other lesser-known areas in the south, such as the Lune Valley and the coastal towns, are secret gems of wide cobbled streets and rolling hills.
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