Furness Abbey - Cumbria, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member fellsmanhiker
N 54° 08.125 W 003° 11.864
30U E 487080 N 5998606
Furness Abbey,was one of the richest Cistercian monasteries in England,exceeded only by Fountains abbey in Yorkshire. The abbey is a fascinating place to visit.
Waymark Code: WM32QG
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/31/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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Furness Abbey was founded in 1123 by StephenCount of Blois,and originally built for the order of the Savigny,before being passed to the Cistercians in 1147.
Situated in the valley of the deadly nightshade it is built of local Sandstone.
This link will provide a wealth of information (visit link)
Full name of the abbey/monastery/convent: Furness Abbey

Address:
Furness abbey parkhouse road
barrow in furness
lancaster, cumbria England
LA13 0PL

Religious affiliation: Cistercian

Date founded/constructed: 1123

Web Site: [Web Link]

Status of Use: Abandoned Ruin
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