| Lanercost | |
|---|---|
Lanercost | |
Location in the City of Carlisle district, Cumbria Location within Cumbria | |
| OS grid reference | NY533638 |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRAMPTON |
| Postcode district | CA8 |
| Dialling code | 016977 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Lanercost is a village in the northern part of Cumbria, England. The settlement is in the civil parish of Burtholme, in the Cumberland local government district. Lanercost is known for the presence of Lanercost Priory and its proximity to Hadrian's Wall.
History
Lanercost Priory was founded in 1165 as an Augustinian house of Canons.
See also
References
External links
- Cumbria County History Trust: Burtholme (nb: provisional research only – see Talk page)
Media related to Lanercost at Wikimedia Commons
