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Lanercost Priory
Brampton, North West England
A red sandstone priory beside Hadrian's Wall, built from Roman stone.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 45 min
Lanercost Priory dates to the 12th century and was partly built with stone taken from the Roman wall. The nave is still used as a parish church and the ruins are free to enter. A quiet stop near Birdoswald and Naworth Castle.
Good to know
- Check the church is open
- Pair with Birdoswald Roman Fort
- Getting there
- Village lane, small car park
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
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