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THRIMBY GRANGE

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16th century (1578?) house with 18th century alterations, built on the site of a Benedictine grange of Wetheral Abbey, which was sold in 1483 AD.

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(NY 55771977) Thrimby Grange (NAT) (1)

Thrimby Grange is a two storey 16th century rubble walled building
with a slate roof. Above the doorway is a shield of arms dated
1578. There are 18th century and later additions on the east side.
Grade 2.

The name derives from the fact that there was a grange here
belonging to Wetheral Abbey, sold in 1483. (2-4)

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( 1) General reference

OS 1:10 000 1976

( 2) General reference

RCHM Westm 1936 227

( 3) List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest

DOE (HHR) North Westm RD Westm Nov 1966 107

( 4) General reference

EPNS 43 - Place Names of Westm pt 2 1967 153

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The gatehouse and a length of medieval wall at Wetheral Priory are the only surviving remains of this Benedictine monastery. It was founded in circa 1...

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