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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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Middleton-in-Teesdale (Self catering)
Hoodgill Barn, Middleton-in-Teesdale

Hoodgill Barn

This superb, three-storey cottage set three miles from Middleton-in-Teesdale sleeps eight people in four bedrooms.
Sleeps 9

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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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Barnard Castle (Historic Hotel)
The Three Horseshoes Hotel

The Three Horseshoes Hotel

The Three Horseshoes Hotel in the centre of the historic market town of Barnard Castle has excellent facilities for walkers and cyclists. Rooms have all been updated to the highest level. En-suites all have top of the range fixtures and fittings rooms include large comfortable beds TV free Wi-Fi hairdryers … more >>

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Hartlepool (Historic Hotel)
Hillcarter Hotel

Hillcarter Hotel

Situated in the centre of Hartepool the Hillcarter Hotel offers great value accommodation. Originally built in 1887 as the department store Hill and Carter for over 125 years the name has been associated with quality service and value. more >>

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