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Stonyhurst College, Independent Catholic boarding school in Clitheroe, England

The college spans across a 1000-acre estate near the River Hodder, featuring stone buildings with large windows and intricate architectural details throughout the property.

Founded in 1593 by Robert Persons during the Protestant Reformation, the institution relocated to its current Lancashire location in 1794 through Thomas Weld's donation.

The college maintains the oldest museum in English-speaking territories, displaying collections that serve as educational resources for students and researchers.

Located 13 miles from Preston railway station, the college provides accommodation for 800 students and offers guided tours during summer months.

The temperature records from Stonyhurst Observatory, established in 1838, represent some of the longest continuous daily measurements in meteorological history.

Location: Aighton, Bailey and Chaigley

Location: Lancashire

Inception: 1593

Founders: Robert Persons

Address: Stonyhurst College, Stonyhurst, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9PZ BB7 9PZ

Phone: +441254826345

Website: http://stonyhurst.ac.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.84690,-2.47207

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35

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