Historical information

Lanercost Priory was founded around 1169 by Robert de Vaux, and was home to an order of Augustinian canons until 1538 when is was dissolved by Henry VIII. In 1542 the priory and lands were granted to Thomas Dacre, an illegitimate son of Thomas, Lord Dacre. Mason's marks can be found throughout the undercroft.

Physical description

Plan on white paper with black and red ink printing and a drawing

Inscriptions & markings

English Heritage Lanercost Priory