Medieval Abbeys and Monasteries in The Lake District
A profile of the Lake District, England, highlighting attractions, history, and visitor information. Medieval monastic sites in Cumbria and the Lake District.
The gatehouse is all that remains of a 12th century Augustinian priory, which had to be fortified following raids by Robert the Bruce. Closed until further notice. more...
The Square, Cartmel Cartmel,
Grange-over-Sands,
Cumbria,
England, LA11 6QB
A wonderful church and small chapter house grace this ruined abbey of red sandstone in a secluded valley near Barrow-in-Furness. more...
Barrow-in-Furness,
Cumbria,
England, LA13 0PS
Augistinian canons founded this priory in 1165. The chancel and transepts are in ruins, but the nave lives on as the parish church. Lovely site in a peaceful, wooded valley. more...
Lanercost,
Cumbria,
England
A rare Premonstratensian house, founded around 1200 in a bleak setting. The most notable remain is that of the huge west tower. more...
Shap,
Cumbria,
England
All that remains of a 12th century Benedictine Priory is a lovely red sandstone 3 story gatehouse dating from the 16th century. The gatehouse survived the Dissolution of the Monasteries because it was used as the parish vicarage. In the medieval period accused criminals could avoid punishment if they joined to fight the Scots here.
Wetheral,
Cumbria,
England
Attraction Type: Abbey Location: On the B6263 at Wetheral, 3 miles south east of Carlisle. The Priory is on the southern boundary of Wetheral. Free entry, and easily viewed from the roadside. Website:Wetheral Priory English Heritage Google map OS Grid NY468542 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Nearest
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Set in 22 acres of landscaped gardens and natural woodlands near Ullswater in the glorious Lake District countryside. The estate, which is over 200 years old, was once the private residence of a local family and now combines the grace of a bygone age with modern facilities. The award-winning Regency … more >>
