March c. 640 A.D.? Bees Priory, St. Bees, Cumbria, UK (Cumbrian Coastal Village Up Near Scotland);
March c. 640 A.D.? (PICTURES) Bees Priory, St. Bees, Cumbria, UK (Cumbrian Coastal Village Up Near Scotland); Founded During Reign of Berga; Refounded c. 900 by Bega; Benedictine Monks & William Meschin, c. 1120; Subordinate to St. Mary’s Abbey, York; Dissolved 16 Oct 1539; Granted to Sir Thomas Challoner, 1553; Parish in Parochial Use; 320 Miles NW of London about 2200 as the Crow Flies No author. “St. Bees Priory Church.” St. Bees Village Website. N.d. http://www.stbees.org.uk/churches/priory/index.html . Accessed 8 Dec 2014. St Bees Priory Church The Priory Church of St Mary and St Bega, was founded in about 1120, and was built on an existing religious site. Its dedication is due to its links with St Mary's of York and the legendary Irish Princess St Bega. These pages section cover the the life and work of the Priory. Use the menu on the left to access the pages. Helping us to maintain this large Norman Building.... ...