Ruin of Egglestone Abbey

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Tomb of Sir Ralph Bowes, Egglestone Abbey

Sir Ralph Bowes of Streatlam (abt. 1480 - 1516)
Was sheriff of Durham, he also fought at the battle of Flodden, 1513.

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Medieval Ribbed Vaulted Ceiling (13th C)

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Sorry it's been a while since my last post.

There's been a lot of changes, personally, and this week I've been battling a particularly nasty stomach bug.

Welcome to Barnard Castle and Egglestone Abbey, both steeped in history, both ancient and recent.

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