Cartmel Priory
Cartmel Priory is a fine solid building which presides over the adjacent village of Cartmel.
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Cartmel Priory Details
Founded as a priory for "the regular canons of St. Augustine", this church has been a focus for Christian worship for more than 800 years. It continues to serve as a centre for the local community and for the 60,000 pilgrims and tourists who visit us each year. There are many features of special interest, both outside and inside the church: the unique square belfry tower constructed diagonally across the original lantern tower; the remnants of stained glass in the great east window and the seats and benches of the choir stalls, all from the early 15th century; the Piper Choir with its early English pointed arch and groined roof; the Town Choir which is dedicated to St Michael and was set aside by the canons for the lay people of Cartmel; the wonderful sculptures by Josefina de Vasconcellos. The Priory Church was built by Augustinian canons between 1190 and 1220. A great part of the Priory was destroyed at The Dissolution of the Monasteries, but the church remains because it is still the parish church. Internally it displays a mixture of styles from the plain and massive arches of the nave, to the fine Renaissance screens, choir stalls and the delightful misericords. The Church is open daily. Grid Reference: SD 37963 78777 Address (near): The Square, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands LA11 6QQ
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