Lanercost Priory Church

Although a large part of the priory is a ruin, the church part was restored about 200 years ago and is still in use. Some lovely details in it.

Mediaeval pew carving, an original from 1300's.
Mediaeval pew carving, an original from 1300’s.

 

Pew end 200 yrs old.
Pew end 200 yrs old.
Choir and organ
Choir and organ

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Altar with background cloth by William Morris
Altar with background cloth by William Morris

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Morris & co Stained glass window.
Morris & co Stained glass window.
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5 Comments

  1. Jonathan Caswell Author
    June 26, 2014 at 9:15 pm

    BEA-U-TI-FUL!!!

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    1. fragglerocking Author
      June 27, 2014 at 7:11 am

      thanks!

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      1. Jonathan Caswell Author
        June 27, 2014 at 10:54 am

        ORT-ORT (the Seal of Approval….if you’ve forgotten!) !

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  2. Jonathan Caswell Author
    June 26, 2014 at 9:16 pm

    Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
    GOD’S GLORY IN STONE, GLASS AND METTAL AND WOOD!

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  3. steviegill Author
    July 1, 2014 at 11:38 am

    Interesting place and great shots. Particularly like the capture of the stained-glass window in the final shot.

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