Egglestone Abbey
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.
Ruins of Egglestone Abbey from the north, with the River Tees visible in the foreground | |
| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
The site buildings are protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument and maintained by English Heritage; admission is free.
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