English Heritage sites near Murton Parish
FINCHALE PRIORY
6 miles from Murton Parish
The very extensive remains of a 13th-century priory, founded on the site of a retired pirate's hermitage. Part of it later served as a holiday retreat for the monks of Durham Cathedral.
HYLTON CASTLE
8 miles from Murton Parish
The distinctive and highly decorative gatehouse-tower of a castle built by the wealthy Sir William Hylton, shortly before 1400. Originally containing four floors of self-contained family.
ST PAUL'S MONASTERY, JARROW
12 miles from Murton Parish
The home of the Venerable Bede, chronicler of the beginnings of English Christianity, Jarrow has become one of the best-understood Anglo-Saxon monastic sites.
TYNEMOUTH PRIORY AND CASTLE
14 miles from Murton Parish
With its 2000 year history and beautiful views, Tynemouth Castle and Priory is perfect for a family fun day out. Once one of the largest fortified areas in England, it is on the North East coast.
AUCKLAND CASTLE DEER HOUSE
15 miles from Murton Parish
A charming Gothic Revival 'eyecatcher' built in 1760 in the park of the Bishops of Durham. It provided deer with shelter and food, and had grounds for picnics and rooms for enjoying the view.
BENWELL ROMAN TEMPLE - HADRIAN'S WALL
16 miles from Murton Parish
The remains of a small temple to the native god 'Antenociticus', in the 'vicus' (civilian settlement) which stood outside Benwell fort.
No churches found in Murton Parish
Pubs in Murton Parish
Colliery Inn
Dalton Park Inn
Murton Club Officials Ltd
Victoria
Village Inn
Gregson Terrace, Murton, SR7 9RP
(0191) 526 1261
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