Cluniac Collection

Cluniac Monk
Cluniac monk of Melton Mowbray, England, with his cowl

Montacute Priory 1733
South view of Montacute Priory, Somerset, England. This priory of Cluniac monks was founded by William, Earl of Moreton, brother of William the Conqueror, c. 1091 - 1102

English Cluniac Monk
A CLUNIAC MONK of Melton Mowbray, England, depicted without his cowl

Castle Acre Priory BB57_00134
CASTLE ACRE PRIORY, PRIORY ROAD, CASTLE ACRE, KINGs LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK. View of the west front of the Castle Acre Priory, also known as the St Mary, St Peter and St Pauls Priory

Castle Acre Priory BB57_00135
PRIORY OF ST MARY, ST PETER, AND ST PAUL, PRIORY ROAD, CASTLE ACRE, KINGs LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK. View of the west front of Castle Acre Priory, also known as St Mary

Europe, United Kingdom, England, Norfolk, Castle Acre, Castle Acre Priory, founded in 1090 by the Cluniac Order and destroyed by Henry VIII, managed by English Heritage

Christian Religious Orders - L-R (standing) Benedictine nun, Benedictine monk, Cluniac, Cistercian, Carthusian, nun of St Gilbert, regular canon of St Gilbert, Trinitarian, Knight Templar

The House of Many Windows, Nunnery House, Arthington, Wharfdale, Yorkshire, England. Many of the windows are a sham, having been bricked up at the time of the Window Tax. Date: 1960s

Arcade captial depicting the Raising of Lazarus (photo)
JFS249916 Arcade captial depicting the Raising of Lazarus (photo) by Spanish School, (12th century); Monasterio San Juan de la Pena, Huesca, Aragon

Ruins of the Chapter House, Much Wenlock Abbey, Shropshire, England
Originally founded as an Abbey around 680AD, Much Wenlock Priory is on the outskirts of Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England

Portrait of Pierre du Laurens, ca. 1670. Creator: Guillaume Vallet
Portrait of Pierre du Laurens, ca. 1670

Detail of an arcade capital with sculpture of two birds (photo)
JFS249918 Detail of an arcade capital with sculpture of two birds (photo) by Spanish School, (12th century); Monasterio San Juan de la Pena, Huesca, Aragon, Spain; eJohn Ferro Sims; Spanish

Les Clunisiens (engraving)
6020819 Les Clunisiens (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Clunisiens. Illustration for L Art National by Henri du Cleuziou (Abel Pilon)

Ancient English religious orders (engraving)
5233499 Ancient English religious orders (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient English religious orders)

An arcade capital with sculpture of a horse (photo)
JFS249917 An arcade capital with sculpture of a horse (photo) by Spanish School, (12th century); Monasterio San Juan de la Pena, Huesca, Aragon, Spain; eJohn Ferro Sims; Spanish, out of copyright

View of arcade capitals in the cloister (photo)
JFS249914 View of arcade capitals in the cloister (photo) by Spanish School, (12th century); Monasterio San Juan de la Pena, Huesca, Aragon, Spain; eJohn Ferro Sims; Spanish, out of copyright

View of the west facade (photo)
XIR184711 View of the west facade (photo) by French School, (12th century); Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, Vezelay, France; French, out of copyright

Arcade capital depicting Christ calling his Disciples (photo)
JFS249915 Arcade capital depicting Christ calling his Disciples (photo) by Spanish School, (12th century); Monasterio San Juan de la Pena, Huesca, Aragon

View of the interior of the nave, c. 1120-50 (photo)
XIR245760 View of the interior of the nave, c.1120-50 (photo) by French School, (12th century); Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, Vezelay, France; French, out of copyright

View of the interior of the nave, 12th century (photo)
XIR155464 View of the interior of the nave, 12th century (photo) by French School, (12th century); Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, Vezelay, France; French, out of copyright

Wenlock, 1850s-60s. Creator: Alfred Capel-Cure
Wenlock, 1850s-60s

Wenlock Abbey, 1858. Creator: Alfred Capel-Cure
Wenlock Abbey, 1858

Castle Acre Priory, 1801. Artist: J Landseer
Castle Acre Priory, Norfolk, 1801. Castle Acre Priory was a Cluniac monastery founded in 1090. The surviving remains include the early 12th century church, the priors house

The Odious Odo, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Odious Odo, c1860, (c1860). Odo of Cluny (c878-942 AD) was the second abbot of Cluny. He reformed in the Cluniac system of France and Italy

The Abbey of St Martin-des-Champs, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

Crossraguel Abbey, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland, 1924-1926. Artist: Valentine & Sons
Crossraguel Abbey, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland, 1924-1926. Crossraguel was a Cluniac monastery founded in 1244. It was sacked by the army of Edward I of England in 1307

Montacute Priory 1853

Montacute Priory 1853

Holy Water Belfry and Clock Tower, Cluny Abbey, Saone et Loire, Burgundy, France

St. Pancras Priory
The ruins of St. Pancras Priory, Lewes, Sussex, England, founded by William and Gundrada de Warenne, the only Cluniac monastery in the county of Sussex. Date: founded 1077

Castle Acre Priory
The remains of the gateway of Castle Acre Priory, Norfolk, England, a Norman castle and Cluniac priory, which was founded by William de Warenne, Earl of Surrey, circa 1090. Date: 11th century

Much Wenlock Abbey
The Chapter House wall, Much Wenlock Abbey, Shropshire, England. Founded as a nunnery by St. Milburga in about 680 and then re-founded by Roger de Montgomery in 1080. Date: 11th century

Paisley Abbey is a former Cluniac monastery in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Destroyed by the English in 1307. Rebuilt by the Stuarts; resting place of Robert III. Date: 12th century

Ruins of Cluniac priory, Thetford, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Castle Acre Priory 1738
East view of the ruins of Castle Acre Priory, Norfolk, England, a Norman castle and Cluniac priory, which was founded by William Warren, Earl of Surrey in 1090

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"Exploring the Cluniac Legacy: Unveiling the Mysteries of English Monasticism" Step back in time to Montacute Priory, a hidden gem from 1733 that whispers tales monks and their devout lives. These English Cluniac monks dedicated themselves to a life of prayer, contemplation, and service within the walls of this tranquil priory. Journeying further into history, we find ourselves amidst the ruins priory in Thetford, Norfolk. Here lies a testament to the once thriving Christian religious orders that shaped Europe's spiritual landscape. The remnants stand proudly as reminders of an era long gone but not forgotten. The House of Many Windows in Arthington, Yorkshire transports us to an intriguing chapter in England's past. Bricked up during the Window Tax era in the 1960s, these windows bear witness to historical events that shaped society and its architectural marvels. Castle Acre Priory beckons with its captivating beauty nestled amidst Norfolk's picturesque landscapes. Founded centuries ago by devoted souls seeking solace and enlightenment within its sacred walls, it stands as a testament to faith enduring through time. Marvel at an exquisite arcade capital depicting the Raising of Lazarus—a masterpiece frozen in stone—found within Castle Acre Priory's hallowed grounds. This intricate artwork speaks volumes about both artistic prowess and unwavering devotion. Venturing onward brings us face-to-face with ruins steeped in mystery—the Chapter House at Much Wenlock Abbey in Shropshire holds secrets untold yet exudes an undeniable aura of tranquility amidst nature's embrace. Finally, let us meet Pierre du Laurens through Guillaume Vallet's timeless portrait from around 1670—an enigmatic figure whose life intertwined with Cluniac traditions remains shrouded in intrigue. His gaze invites us into his world—a world where spirituality met artistry on a profound level.