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Lanercost Priory

Abbey, £2.20-£4.10

Lanercost Priory

Details

Standing 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 King Edward I rested here for 6 months before dying at Burgh-by-Sands as he prepared to enter Scotland. The abbey suffered terribly from Scottish raids, being sacked four times. It was finally dissolved by Henry VIII in 1537 but today its beautiful 13thC church remains remarkably well-preserved, standing to its full height; part is now in use as the parish church. See the unique 16thC wallpaintings in the Dacre Hall.

New information now on display. Parish Church not managed by English Heritage.

www.english-heritage.org.uk

Opening details

Closed 24-26 December, 31 December and 1 January.

Prices

Adult £4.10, concessions £3.70, children £2.50, family tickets (2 adults and 3 children) £10.70, Prices exclude Gift Aid. Group rates available. Free to English Heritage members