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St Leonard's Nunnery

Access unclearno public right of way confirmed — check locally before setting out

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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St Leonard's Nunnery is a nunnery in Northumberland. It is the only nunnery the Albion Guide lists in the county. For arrivals by rail, Berwick-upon-Tweed Station is 1.1 km to the south-east.

Full name: Monastic site identified as St Leonard's Nunnery

More at the National Heritage List entry

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