Newburgh Priory
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| Type | English country house |
| Location | Newburgh Priory, Coxwold, York, North Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 54°10′52″N 1°10′23″W / 54.18111°N 1.17306°WCoordinates: 54°10′52″N 1°10′23″W / 54.18111°N 1.17306°W |
| Owner | Newburgh Priory Estate |
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Newburgh Priory is a beautiful family house near Coxwold, North Yorkshire, England. Originally an Augustinian priory, it was founded in 1145 and became a family home following the dissolution of the priory in 1538. It is now a wonderful stately home set within the magnificent scenery of the Howardian Hills with stunning views to the Kilburn White Horse in the distance. The 40 acres of grounds contain an amazing water garden, walled garden, topiary yews and woodland walks.
The house was once the home of the Bellasis family and the seat of the Earls of Fauconberg until the death of Lady Charlotte when the property passed to the eldest son of her sister, Sir George Wombwell, 3rd Baronet. It is now the home of Mr & Mrs S. Wombwell (Mr Wombwell is a son of the seventh Baronet) and their children.
The property is open to the public on Wednesdays and Sundays in April, May and June and also holds numerous other events throughout the year ranging from plant fairs to car rallies. Due to its stunning and tranquil location in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty it is a popular location for weddings. With over 40 acres of grounds, magnificent Georgian state rooms, and an atmospheric ruin it provides a wide range of options and beautiful backdrops for wedding photos.
There is also a Glamping site within the grounds of the Priory run by successful Yorkshire glamping firm Yurtshire. The estate that surrounds the house is a traditionally run estate with a mixed portfolio of farm, residential and commercial property together with extensive woodlands and a commercial shoot.
The Augustinian priory was founded on lands originally granted by William the Conqueror to Robert de Mowbray. Roger de Mowbray established the priory in 1145. The Mowbrays continued to support the priory, as Roger's grandson, William de Mowbray, was also a benefactor and was buried there in about 1222. Little more is known of the priory from its founding until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1538 by Henry VIII, except that Margaret Tudor stayed a night there on 17 August 1503 as a guest of the prior during her progress to meet her husband James IV of Scotland.
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