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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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Wolsingham (Self catering)
Mill Cottage, Wolsingham

Mill Cottage

This delightful mid-terrace cottage is in the small market town of Wolsingham and sleeps three adults and one child in two bedrooms.

Sleeps: 4

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Edmundbyers (Self catering)
Wayside Cottage, Edmundbyers

Wayside Cottage

This end-terrace cottage is located in the County Durham village of Edmundbyers and can sleep two people.

Sleeps: 2

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