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Medieval Monasteries in County Durham

Egglestone Abbey
Egglestone Abbey

A beautifully situated medieval abbey overlooking the River Tees, just south-east of Barnard Castle. Egglestone Abbey was established around 1195 by a group of Premonstratensian canons, on land donated by Ralph de Multon. Unfortunately, the donor was only renting the land from Ralph de Lenham, and did not have the right to donate it! De Multon was fined 15 marks, but the canons were allowed to stay.
Barnard Castle, County Durham, England

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Finchale Priory
Finchale Priory

A ruined Benedictine priory, founded by monks of Durham Cathedral on the site of a hermitage established by St Godric of Finchale, a former sea captain. The priory acted as a holiday retreat for monks from Durham during the Middle Ages.
Durham, County Durham, England, DH1 5SH

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Barnard Castle (Self catering)
Church Cottage, Barnard Castle

Church Cottage

This semi-detached Grade II listed in Barnard Castle cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms.

Sleeps: 4

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Durham (Self catering)
Brookside Byre, Durham

Brookside Byre

This lovely barn conversion is close to the city of Durham near to Chester-le-Street and can sleep six people in three bedrooms.

Sleeps: 6

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