Lanercost Priory

Website http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/ConProperty.153

Classification Historic Building

DescriptionStanding close to Hadrian's Wall, the Augustinian priory of Lanercost was much involved in the Anglo-Scottish wars. During his last campaign in 1306-7 the mortally sick Edward I rested here for six months, before dying as he prepared to enter Scotland. The abbey suffered terribly from Scottish raids, being sacked at least four times. It was finally dissolved by Henry VIII in 1537, but today its beautiful 13th-century church remains remarkably well-preserved, standing to its full height: part is now in use as the parish church.

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The Address, , Lanercost, CA8 2HQ

Phone01697 73030

DateAug 10, 2006

Contact NameEnglish Heritage

CategoryEngland > Cumbria
England > Cumbria > Attractions in Carlisle

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