Holystone, Northumberland

Holystone
Holystone
	; Holystone
	Holystone Location within Northumberland
OS grid reference	NT955025
• 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
UK Parliament	Berwick-upon-Tweed;

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" Archived 26 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine, 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.

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[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.