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Finchale Priory
Dog friendly castle or museum in County Durham
On the banks of the River Wear, in a beautiful wooded setting, stand the extensive remains of Finchale Priory. It was founded in 1196 on the site of the hermitage of St Godric, a retired sailor and merchant, who settled here after a life of adventure and travel. The priory was an outpost of Durham Cathedral and functioned as a holiday retreat for the monks of Durham until its suppression in 1538.
Dogs are welcome on lead.
For the Owner
- Free Entry
Location
Finchale Ave, Framwellgate Moor, Durham DH1 5SH, United Kingdom
Listing last updated 6 months ago
