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Holystone, Northumberland

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OS grid reference
  
NT955025

Region
  
North East

Sovereign state
  
United Kingdom

Local time
  
Monday 9:09 PM

Ceremonial county
  
Northumberland

UK parliament constituency
  
Berwick-upon-Tweed

Unitary authority
  
Northumberland

Country
  
England

Postcode district
  
NE65

Dialling code
  
01669

Post town
  
Morpeth

Holystone, Northumberland

Weather
  
9°C, Wind SW at 23 km/h, 81% Humidity

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.

Contents

Map of Holystone, Morpeth, UK

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.

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.

Governance

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

References

Holystone, Northumberland Wikipedia