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Furness Abbey
Furness Abbey

Furness Abbey


A wonderful church and small chapter house grace this ruined abbey of red sandstone in a secluded valley near Barrow-in-Furness. Furness Abbey was founded in 1123 by Stephen, Count of Blois, later King Stephen.

The abbey was originally in the hands of the Savigny order of monks, but weas later taken over by the Cistercian order. There is a small museum on the site.

Furness Abbey is an English Heritage property.

Location map for Furness Abbey

Details
Furness Abbey
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
England
LA13 0PS
Location: 1½ miles N of Barrow-in-Furness off A590
Website: Furness Abbey
Phone: 01229 8263420
map
OS SD 218717


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    Nearest Hotels to Furness Abbey
Abbey House Hotel Barrow-in-Furness Abbey House Hotel - 0.1 miles away
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Stay from: 35.00
Lisdoonie Hotel Dalton-in-Furness Lisdoonie Hotel - 0.6 miles away
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Stay from: 52.50
Infield Hotel Barrow-in-Furness Infield Hotel - 0.6 miles away
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Stay from: 120.00

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Some hotels in Barrow-in-Furness
Abbey House Hotel - from 75.00
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