Holystone, Northumberland
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| OS grid reference | NT955025 |
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| – London | 275 mi (443 km) SSE |
| Unitary authority | Northumberland |
| Ceremonial county | Northumberland |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MORPETH |
| Postcode district | NE65 |
| Dialling code | 01669 |
| Police | Northumbria |
| Fire | Northumberland |
| Ambulance | North East |
| EU Parliament | North East England |
| UK Parliament | Berwick-upon-Tweed |
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Coordinates: 55°19′01″N 2°04′19″W / 55.317°N 2.072°W
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]
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.
References
- ↑ "Holystone : The History", Northumberland National Park web site. Retrieved 16 July 2014
- ↑ "Holystone Priory, Holystone (Harbottle)", Keys to the Past web site. Retrieved 16 July 2014
- ↑ 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.
External links
Media related to Holystone, Northumberland at Wikimedia Commons
- Details from the National Park's website
- Photographs, concentrating on its Lady's Well
- Illustrated walk through Holystone woods, Northumberland