Saints and Stones: Tynemouth
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Tynemouth Priory sits on the north side of the mouth of the River Tyne, 10 miles from Newcastle. The first priory was built ca.617-633 A.D., while the current ruins are from 1090. Legend has it that this is the burial place of St. Oswin, King of Northumbria, although many doubt it.

The early priory was burnt down several times by the Danes and rebuilt several times. In 1074, it was given to Benedictine monks from Jarrow. It was later annexed to Durham Cathedral.of Yarrow, and, with them, annexed to Durham Abbey. Still later, it was turned over to monks from St. Albans, and it became a cell of that abbey until the Dissolution.

About Tynemouth

English Heritage: Tynemouth Priory and Castle
New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia: Tynemouth Priory
Wikipedia: Tynemouth Castle and Priory
New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Oswin
Wikipedia: Benedictines

Journey to Tynemouth

Tynemouth Priory is located on the north side of the mouth of the River Tyne roughly 10 miles from the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.

Ordnance Survey Map (NZ3715269379)

Visitors Information

Visitors information for Tynemouth Priory may be found at the English Heritage website. General tourist information for the Tyne and Wear area is at the Visit Tyne and Wear website.

Additional Photos of Tynemouth

Sign at Tynemouth Priory and Castle
Tynemouth Castle Gatehouse
Tynemouth Priory Entrance
Entrance Doorway to Tynemouth Priory
Rood Screen and Crossing, Tynemouth Priory
East End Interior of Tynemouth Priory
East End Interior of Tynemouth Priory
Arches, Tynemouth Priory
Tombs in Tynemouth Priory
Door to Percy Chantry Chapel, Tynemouth Priory
Hardware on Percy Chantry Door, Tynemouth Priory
Percy Chantry, Tynemouth Priory
Window in Percy Chantry, Tynemouth Priory
Roof Bosses on Ceiling of Percy Chantry, Tynemouth Priory
East End Exterior of Tynemouth Priory
East End Exterior of Tynemouth Priory
Tynemouth Priory Ruins Overlooking the Mouth of the River Tyne


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