Lanercost Priory was founded by Robert de Vaux between 1165 and 1174, the most likely date being 1169, [1] to house Augustinian canons. The priory is situated at the village of Lanercost, Cumbria, England, within sight of Naworth Castle, with which it had close connections.

The beautiful and now tranquil setting of Augustinian Lanercost Priory belies an often troubled history. Standing close to Hadrian's Wall, it suffered frequent attacks during the long Anglo-Scottish wars, once by Robert Bruce in person.

Lanercost Priory is a well-preserved medieval monastic site in northern England. Founded in 1169, it housed a community of Augustinian canons and later became home to a branch of the Dacre family. When the priory was founded, its site would have seemed ideal.

Augustinian canons founded this priory in 1166 under the patronage of Robert de Vaux, lord of Gilsland. The chancel and transepts are in ruins, but the 13th-century nave lives on as the parish church.

Visitors to Lanercost Priory are likely to be attracted here by the peace, tranquility and worship of this beautiful Priory, not to mention the stunning Cumbrian setting. There is still a great deal for you to see in this best-preserved of Cumbrian monasteries.

Set in a tranquil rural landscape, surrounded by fields and overlooked by Hadrian's Wall, Lanercost forms a magnificent and fascinating complex of historic buildings.

Lanercost Priory is a well-preserved medieval monastic site in northern England. Founded in 1169, it housed a community of Augustinian canons and later became home to a branch of the Dacre family.

Lanercost Priory is considered to be the best preserved monastery in Cumbria, with the east end of the noble 13th century church surviving to its full height. The building is now owned by English Heritage who continue conservation and preservation works.

What visitors find here is the substantial remains of an Augustinian priory dating back to the late 1100s; an active parish church occupying the nave of the priory church; a welcoming cafe and shop; and a collection of other fascinating buildings, …

Lanercost Priory is in Lanercost village in Cumberland, within sight of Naworth Castle, with which it long had close connections. It was dissolved under Henry VIII but the church was preserved to serve as the village's church and some buildings remain in use as parish rooms.