Furness Abbey

The impressive remains of an abbey founded by Stephen, later King of England, including much of the east end and west tower of the church, the ornately decorated chapter house and the cloister buildings.

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  • Phone

    +44 1229 823420

  • Website

    english-heritage.org.uk

  • X (Twitter)

    englishheritage

  • Type

    Historic and Protected Site

Address

Manor Road Barrow Cumbria LA13 0PJ United Kingdom

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Carl Griffin

Impressive red stone ruins of one of Northern England's most powerful monasteries . Run by English Heritage.

Richard Curtis

Take a stroll to the top of the amphitheatre for the best views of the Abbey .

Elysia Benn

Brilliant historical site

Michael Miles

Come and visit in summer!

Cam Mortimer

£4 for ruins is disgusting. I can visit a working Abbey for free! £1-2 I may not have grumbled.

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