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Egglestone Abbey
Ruined Medieval Abbey in County Durham, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Egglestone Abbey is a ruined Premonstratensian abbey in County Durham, England. It is located 1+1⁄2 miles (2.4 km) south-east of Barnard Castle, on the south bank of the River Tees, and was historically within the North Riding of Yorkshire.
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![]() Ruins of Egglestone Abbey from the north, with the River Tees visible in the foreground | |
Monastery information | |
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Order | Premonstratensian |
Established | 1168-1198 |
Disestablished | 1540 |
People | |
Founder(s) | Ralph Multon? |
Site | |
Location | near Barnard Castle |
Grid reference | NZ061151 |
Public access | Yes |
Other information | English Heritage |
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The site buildings are protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument and maintained by English Heritage; admission is free.