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Furness Abbey

The impressive remains of an abbey founded in 1123 by Stephen, later King of England, including much of the east end and west tower of the church, the ornately decorated chapter house and the cloister buildings.

Barrow in Furness, Cumbria

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Open weekends: 10am to 4pm.

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Manor Road
Barrow in Furness
Cumbria
LA13 0PJ

Now a ruin, Furness Abbey was once the second most powerful Cistercian monastery in Britain, after Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire. The Abbey is mentioned in William Wordsworth's poem The Prelude, and J M W Turner made a number of etchings of the Abbey. The site is reputedly haunted, and it is believed there is a tunnel running underneath the Abbey linking it to Piel Castle and Dalton Castle. 

  • Wildlife haven

  • Social heritage stories

  • National heritage here

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • English Heritage

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