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Cartmel Priory Photo Gallery

Historic priory church in a lovely Cumbrian town


Cartmel Priory nave
The Victorian font stands at the west end of the nave
Cartmel Priory, Cavendish tomb
The tomb of Frederick Cavendish, son of the 7th Earl of Devonshire. Cavendish was assassinated by Irish extremists in 1882.
Cartmel Priory, William Marshall coat of arms
The arms of William Marshall, Earl of Pembroke, the founder of Cartmel Priory
Cartmel Priory, Piper Choir vaulting
The oldest part of the priory church is likely the ceiling of the Piper Choir, thought to be original 12th century work.
Cartmel Priory, stained glass window
Remnants of medieval stained glass remain
Cartmel Priory, Cromwell Door
The 'Cromwell Door' showing bullet holes made when townsfolk fired at Cromwell's men when they stabled their horses in the church.
Cartmel Priory Gatehouse, Cartmel Cumbria
Cartmel Priory Gatehouse gives access to the small village square

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Cartmel Priory Church
Cartmel Priory Gatehouse

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