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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Beth Lindop

EXPLAINED: Merseyside s oldest standing building that s dubbed a hidden gem | Vintage Vibes

Standing proudly on the banks of the River Mersey is the region's oldest standing building.

Dubbed a "hidden gem" by many of the visitors who pass through it, Birkenhead Priory first opened its doors more than 870 years ago. The Priory itself is classed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with the neighbouring St Mary's tower ranked as a grade II listed building.

Caroline Fitzpatrick, who works at the Priory, told the ECHO: “From St Mary's tower, you get the best views of Liverpool. It’s fabulous at all times of the year. It really is a priory for all seasons because, in the summer, there are amazing views of the city and the ferries going up and down the river.

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