Holystone, Northumberland Explained

Official Name:Holystone
Country:England
Region:North East England
Civil Parish:Harbottle
Unitary England:Northumberland
Lieutenancy England:Northumberland
Constituency Westminster:Berwick-upon-Tweed
Post Town:MORPETH
Postcode Area:NE
Postcode District:NE65
Dial Code:01669
Os Grid Reference:NT955025
Coordinates:55.317°N -2.072°W
Static Image Name:Holystone - geograph.org.uk - 1773013.jpg
Static Image Caption:Holystone
London Distance Mi:275
London Direction:SSE

Holystone is a small village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Harbottle, 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 1951 the parish had a population of 71.[2]

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.[3]

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.[4]

Governance

Holystone is in the parliamentary constituency of Berwick-upon-Tweed. On 1 April 1955 the parish was abolished and merged with Harbottle.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/understanding/historyarchaeology/historicvillageatlas/holystoneintroduction/holystonehistory "Holystone : The History"
  2. Web site: Population statistics Holystone AP/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 19 January 2022.
  3. https://web.archive.org/web/20120306024326/http://www.keystothepast.info/durhamcc/K2P.nsf/K2PDetail?readform&PRN=N1211 "Holystone Priory, Holystone (Harbottle)"
  4. Book: Armstrong. Barrie. Armstrong. Wendy. The Arts and Crafts Movement in the North East of England. A Handbook. 2013. Oblong Creative Ltd. Wetherby. 9 780957599215. 235.
  5. Web site: Relationships and changes Holystone AP/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 19 January 2022.