Finchale Priory
Finchale Priory, sometimes referred to as Finchale Abbey, was a 13th-century Benedictine priory. The remains are sited by the River Wear, four miles from Durham, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
Wikimedia, Public domain.- Historic site
- …is operated by English Heritage
- Opening hours:
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
October–March: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM - Description: Benedictine cell: hermitage, monastic precinct and site of priory watermill
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include HM Prison Frankland and Riverside Ground.
HM Prison Frankland
Prison
HM Prison Frankland is a Category A men's prison… HM Prison Frankland is situated 1 mile southwest of Finchale Priory.
Riverside Ground
The Riverside Ground, known for sponsorship reasons… Riverside Ground is situated 2½ miles north of Finchale Priory.
Christ Church Lumley
Christ Church Lumley is situated 1¼ miles north of Finchale Priory.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Leamside and Brasside.
Leamside
Leamside is a small village close to the city of Durham, County Durham, in England.
Finchale Priory
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Latitude
54.81826° or 54° 49′ 6″ north
Longitude
-1.5402° or 1° 32′ 25″ west
Open location code
9C6WRF95+8W
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=abbey
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Irish—“Finchale Priory” goes by many names.
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Finchale Abbey Farmhouse and Finchale Abbey Touring Park.
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