Blanchland Abbey
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Facts and practical information
Blanchland Abbey at Blanchland, in the English county of Northumberland, was founded as a premonstratensian priory in 1165 by Walter de Bolbec II, and was a daughter house of Croxton Abbey in Leicestershire. It became an abbey in the late 13th century. The 16th century former Abbot's house is a Grade II* listed building and the whole site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. ()
Coordinates: 54°50'58"N, 2°3'21"W
Location
England
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Day trips
Blanchland Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Pow Hill Bog, Hisehope Reservoir, Derwent Gorge and Horsleyhope Ravine, St Andrew's Church.