Medieval Monasteries in Lancashire

Cockersand Abbey was a Premonstratensian monastery founded in 1190 from a former hermitage. The abbey stood on a low island in marshland, and was known as 'St Mary of the Marshes'. The best-remaining feature is the 13th-century semi-octagonal chapter house, which survived because it was used as a burial vault for the Dalton family of Thurnham.
Cockersand Abbey Farm, Thurnham, Lancashire, England, LA2 0AZ

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Heritage Highlight: Remains of the 13th-century chapter house

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The atmospheric remains of a 12th-century Cistercian monastery standing beside the River Ribble. The abbey was founded in 1147 by William de Percy, and is built to the traditional Cistercian plan, with the abbey church forming the north range of the cloisters, lay brother's quarters on the west range, an east range featuring the chapter house and monk's quarters, and further domestic buildings on the south range.
Sawley, Lancashire, England, BB7 4NH

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Whalley Abbey was founded in 1296 by monks from Stanlow in Cheshire. The abbey ruins include the monastic church, two medieval gateways, and the lay brothers' quarters. The abbey is owned by the Diocese of Blackburn, which offers a retreat centre and accommodation, but visitors are invited to explore the abbey ruins.
The Sands, Whalley, Lancashire, England

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Heritage Highlight: Remains of the 14th-century abbey church

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This two-storey gatehouse is a reminder of the 13th-century Cistercian monastery of Whalley Abbey. The abbey was founded in 1296 by the De Lacy family for monks from Stanlow Abbey in Cheshire and grew to become the second most powerful abbey in Lancashire. The north-west gateway and associated walls stand in a lovely setting beside the River Calder.
The Sands, Whalley, Lancashire, England, BB7 9TN

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