Medieval Monasteries
Whalley Abbey– a large stunning Cistercian Abbey at the heart of Whalley
Sawley Abbey– a small but beautiful Cistercian Abbey in Sawley Village
Preston’s lost Medieval Friary – Preston’s Friargate disappeared monastic building
The Knights Hospitallers, Stydd Church, near Ribchester, with a rare medieval hospital
Cartmel Priory – Augustinian monastery, once in Lancashire now in Cumbria
The Lost Leper Hospital of St Mary Magdalene, Preston A medieval hospital with an intriguing history
Medieval Castles and Pele Towers
Penwortham Castle -A Norman motte and bailey, near Preston
Clitheroe Castle -A small medieval keep, dominating the market town
Bury Castle – A fortified manor house, at the heart of Bury
Radcliffe Tower, Radcliffe near Bury A huge ruined Pele Tower at the centre of old Radcliffe
Dalton Castle, Dalton in Furness A fine Pele tower, once owned by the Abbot of Furness Abbey
Medieval Churches
Michaels on Wyre, a Medieval church with large contrasts to its sister church of St Helens
St Helens Church, Churchtown near Garstang, Medieval building with many interesting artefacts to see, both inside and out
Brindle Churchyard, near Chorley Medieval grave covers, a stone coffin and wayside cross bases lie tucked away in the graveyard
Manchester’s Collegiate Church Manchester Cathedral, with many hidden medieval features
Whalley Parish Church One of the oldest churches in the region, with rare misericords
Medieval Crosses
Holden Cross Base, Haslingden A huge square stone socket that once held a wayside cross
Doffcocker or Halliwell Cross, Once re-used as a footbridge, now given pride of place
Tailor’s Cross, Foulridge Folklore and history of the enigmatic cross
St Helen’s Cross and Holy Well, Whittle le Woods. A lost well and a contentious cross.
Mab’s Cross, Wigan- An intriguing tale of folklore and history
Affetside Cross, Tottington, Bury. Roman, medieval or later? Read on and decide…
Pilgrims Cross, Holcombe, Bury. A landmark on the medieval pilgrimage route to Whalley
Turton Cross, Chapeltown, Bolton. Unusual surviving cross base with a restored shaft and head
Medieval Woodlands
Spring Wood– a medieval woodland owned by the monks at Whalley
