Holystone, Northumberland

Holystone is a small village in Northumberland, England. It lies on the edge of (and just within) the Northumberland National Park on the north bank of the River Coquet. A significant landmark is Holy Well, traditionally the site of early Christian baptisms, and the source of Holystone's water supply.[1]

For the village now in Tyne and Wear, see Holystone, North Tyneside.

Holystone

Holystone
Holystone
Location within Northumberland
OS grid referenceNT955025
• London275 mi (443 km) SSE
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townMORPETH
Postcode districtNE65
Dialling code01669
PoliceNorthumbria
FireNorthumberland
AmbulanceNorth East
UK Parliament

In the early 12th century Holystone became the home of a priory of Augustinian Canonesses. The priory buildings were demolished during the reformation in 1541.[2]

In 1903, Newcastle upon Tyne-based architect Frank West Rich purchased Dues Hill Grange and 3000 acres of land in Holystone, which he subsequently renovated.[3]

Governance

Holystone is in the parliamentary constituency of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

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References
  1. "Holystone : The History" Archived 26 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine, Northumberland National Park web site. Retrieved 16 July 2014
  2. "Holystone Priory, Holystone (Harbottle)", Keys to the Past web site. Retrieved 16 July 2014
  3. Armstrong, Barrie; Armstrong, Wendy (2013). The Arts and Crafts Movement in the North East of England. A Handbook. Wetherby: Oblong Creative Ltd. p. 235. ISBN 9 780957599215.

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