Lanercost Priory
An Augustinian priory founded in 1169, partly built from stone taken from Hadrian's Wall. Edward I stayed here for several months.
Lanercost Priory lies near Brampton in Cumbria. It was founded around 1169 by a Norman noble and built largely with stone taken from Hadrian's Wall. Edward I spent several months here in his later years, directing campaigns against Scotland. Today the nave still serves as the parish church and contains Pre-Raphaelite stained glass. The east choir and cloisters are ruins and are managed by English Heritage. It is about 5 km from Birdoswald, so the two can easily be visited together.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00 (shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Birdoswald Roman Fort
- Thirlwall Castle
- Roman Army Museum
- Walltown Crags
- Cawfields Quarry
- Kielder Observatory
- Kielder Water & Forest Park
- The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre