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Cockersand Abbey Chapter House
Heritage Open Day: Chapter House of Premonstratensian Abbey dissolved in 1539. Abbey building stone used for building of Thurnham Hall. Became the mausoleum of landowners - Dalton's. Exhibition of artifacts and photographs from last excavations (1927). The building was rescued by the Dalton family which gained the land as a dowry. Used as a burial place for over 20 descendants. The family were Catholic recusants throughout Reformation. Details of the history of the family will be displayed.
Saturday 13 September and Sunday 14 September
Moss Lane, Thurnham, Lancaster, Lancashire LA2 0AZ
Sat 13 Sep:1200-1600; Sun 14 Sep:1200-1600; Free Entry.
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