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Beaurepaire


Beaurepaire is located to the north of Bearpark. It is the ruins of the Prior's House and chapel of Beaurepaire or Bear Park, built in 1258 by the Prior of Durham, Bertram de Middleton (1244-58). The name is thought to be a corruption of the French term Beau Repaire – meaning "beautiful retreat".  The manor house was destroyed by the Scots around the time of the Battle of Neville's Cross, and rebuilt in c.1346, by Prior Fosser.

Bearpark 1258 Historic Buildings and Monuments in Bearpark Civil Parish Grade II Listed Battle of Neville's Cross, 1346 13th Century
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Ruins of Beaurepaire Prior's House
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Beaurepaire, Bearpark, Prior Manor House (Bearpark)
- "The remains of the Prior's House and chapel of Beaurepaire or Bear Park, built by Prior Bertram (1244-58), later destroyed by the Scots and rebuilt, C.1346, by Prior Fosser. Whilst …
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Battle of Neville's Cross, 1346
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Battle of Neville's Cross, 1346
- Overview About the Battle The Battle of Neville's Cross took place close to Durham on 17 October 1346. King David II of Scotland invaded the north of England, whilst most …
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Bearpark Hall Farm with ruins of Beau Repaire in the Foreground
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BEAUREPAIRE MANOR HOUSE - List Entry
- "Ruins of manor house of Prior of Durham. C13-C16. Sandstone rubble with quoins and ashlar dressings. No roof survives. E-plan. 5 ranges round 2 courtyards open to west, sloping down …
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Ruins of Beaurepaire
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DJI Phantom 4. Drone Footage of Chapel of Beaurepaire, Bearpark, County Durham, UK
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Ruins of Beaurepaire
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List number: 1120721
List grade: 2
County: County Durham
Grid ref: NZ2430843906

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