Lanercost Priory
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Open weekends only 10am - 4pm
Adult, from: £6.50, Child (5-15 years): £3.50, Concession: £5.50, Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £16.50 OR Family (1 adult, up to 3 children) £10.00
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- Wheelchair Accessible
Address
Lanercost, Near Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2HQ
Telephone
01697 73030
The beautiful and now tranquil setting of Augustinian Lanercost Priory belies an often troubled history.
Standing close to Hadrian’s Wall, it suffered frequent attacks during the long Anglo-Scottish wars, once by Robert Bruce in person.
The mortally sick King Edward I rested here for five months in 1306-7, shortly before his death on his final campaign. Yet there is still much to see in this best-preserved of Cumbrian monasteries.
The east end of the noble 13th-century church survives to its full height, housing within its dramatic triple tier of arches some fine monuments.
English Heritage looks after numerous sites along Hadrian’s Wall, such as Birdoswald Roman Fort, Housesteads Roman Fort & Museum, Chesters Roman Fort & Museum and Corbridge Roman Town, along with Carlisle Castle and Lanercost Priory. If you would like to visit multiple English Heritage sites, you can purchase either a temporary Overseas Visitor Pass or an Annual Membership.
