Wetheral Priory Gatehouse, Cumbria
Wetheral Priory Gatehouse is almost all that remains of the grand buildings of the Benedictine Wetheral Priory in Cumbria which was founded in the 12th Century. The Priory, was founded in 1106 from its motherhouse of St. Mary's Abbey, York.
The building as seen today dates from the 15th century. It has a pair of domestic chambers on two floors above the main entrance way. These may have been accommodation for a Priory official or guest rooms for visitors or travellers. Some low ruined walls are still in place behind the farm buildings, but the rest of the priory was destroyed following the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII.
Opening Times
Daily from 10:00.
April to September closes at 18:00
october to march closing 16:00
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Ticket Prices
Entry is free.
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Disabled Facilities
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Telephone:
0870 333 1181
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