Ancient Priory in beautiful countryside.

• 5 out of 5 stars by Borderman from Carlisle, England, United Kingdom
• March 7, 2011

Quote: Set in the valley of the River Irthing this 12th century priory is well worth a visit. Managed by English Heritage it sits in the centre of a quiet and tranquil valley surrounded by woods and farmland.The Priory was, very briefly, the capital of... Read the full Lanercost Priory review

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Lanercost Priory

• 3 out of 5 stars by NiceGinna from Evanston, Illinois
• April 3, 2009

Quote: On the way back from Hadrian's Wall, we stopped at Lanercost Priory, founded in 166 by Henry II. We explored the graveyard and the church, which is still their village church and where they’ve had services for over 800 years!

From journal Three Busy Weeks or So in the United Kingdom

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An Augustinian Priory in A Serene Valley

• 4 out of 5 stars by Praskipark from Warsaw, Poland
• January 23, 2009

Quote: Lanercost Priory------------------------This Augustinian priory is situated in a quiet valley near the River Irthing. It was founded by Henry11 in 1166 and it was completed in 1220 with stone stolen from Hadrian's wall. This priory suffered damage... Read the full Lanercost Priory review

From journal A Small Inconspicuous Town in Cumbria and the Surrounding Area

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