Lanercost Priory
Banks
Cumbria
CA8 2HQ
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- Beautiful and now tranquil setting
- Beautifully preserved cloisters
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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 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.
Dogs on leads are welcome - contact site for any restrictions. Assistance dogs are welcome everywhere.
