Monastic Collection (page 8)

The Old St. Thomass Hospital in Bermondsey, which replaced the earlier monastic buildings in 1701, and was sold in 1862, c1854, (1912). From London - South of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant

Lectern, c15th century?, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Lectern, c15th century?, (1843). This item was dragged out of the lake at Newstead c 1750. It is believed to have been thrown into the lake at the time when the dissolution of the monasteries was

View of a monastic settlement, 10th century
View of a monastic settlement, chapel, and Muiredachs cross from the top of the Celtic round tower, 10th century

Medieval worship J940334
TINTAGEL CASTLE, Cornwall. Worship in The Chapel. Medieval period reconstruction drawing by Ivan Lapper

Conduit House, St Augustines Abbey IC091_018
ST AUGUSTINEs ABBEY, Canterbury, Kent. Cut-away reconstruction drawing by Peter Urmston, depicting the water supply Conduit House for St Augustines Abbey

Lanercost Priory, pre-dissolution J980193
LANERCOST PRIORY, Cumbria. Aerial view reconstruction drawing of the pre dissolution priory by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Monks cell, Mount Grace Priory J870069
MOUNT GRACE PRIORY, North Yorkshire. Cutaway reconstruction drawing of monks cells by Ivan LAPPER

Lilleshall Abbey N081041
LILLESHALL ABBEY, Shropshire. Reconstruction drawing by Terry Ball (English Heritage Graphics Team) showing an aerial cut away view of the abbey from the north-west, circa late 15th century

Anglo Saxon Monk N080565
TYNEMOUTH PRIORY, Tyne and Wear. Reconstruction drawing by Graham Sumner of an Anglo-Saxon monk

Monks at Dinner - Friday by Walter Dendy Sadler
Friday Though they have vowed to eat no meat on Friday, the Abbot, monks and guests are allowed plenty of wine with their Friday meal of fish. Now in the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool. Date: 1913

Giotto di Bondone (1266 / 7-1337). Pope Innocent III approving
Gothic Art. Italy. Giotto di Bondone (1266/7-1337). Italian painter and architect. Pope Innocent III approving the monastic rule of St. Francis of Assisi (1296). Fresco of the Upper Church of St

Naughty Nuns - 2
Two naughty nuns, sworn to celibacy, find compensation

Saint Brendan of Clonfert, c. AD 484 - c. 577, aka the Navigator, the Voyager, the Anchorite, and the Bold. Early Irish monastic saint and one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland

Rock of Cashel on the hilltop against a cloudy sky and Hore Abbey below, County Tipperary, Ireland
The ancient Rock of Cashel on the hilltop against a cloudy sky with Hore Abbey and the Tipperary countryside below; Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland

The stone ruins of Hore Abbey, built in 1272 in County Tipperary, Ireland
The stone ruins of the Cistercian Hore Abbey sitting in a grassy field, (originally a Benedcitine Monastery) built in 1272; Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland

Glendalough, the site of an early Christian monastic settlement, Derrybawn, County Wicklow, Ireland
Aerial of the Round Tower looking through the window to the sun rising over the hills at Glendalough (or The valley of the Two Lakes)

Saint Brendan of Clonfert, c. AD 484 - c. 577, aka the Navigator, the Voyager, the Anchorite, and the Bold. Early Irish monastic saint and one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland

Devenish Monastic Site, Devenish Island, Lower Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland

Co Galway, Kylemore Abbey And Lake

Clonmacnoise, Co Offaly, Ireland

Errew Abbey, Lough Conn, Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland

Killamery, County Kilkenny, Ireland, Monastery

St Selskars Abbey, Co Wexford, Ireland

Basil Of Caesarea Aka Saint Basil The Great, Born 330 Died 379. Bishop Of Caesarea Mazaca In Cappadocia, Turkey. Influential 4Th Century Christian Theologian And Monastic

Scriptorium Of A Monastery From The Book The Church Of England A History For The People Published C. 1910
Scriptorium Of A Monastery From The Book The Church Of England A History For The People Published C.1910

Labouring Monks From The Book The Church Of England A History For The People Published C. 1910
Labouring Monks From The Book The Church Of England A History For The People Published C.1910

Co Galway, Ireland, Kylemore Abbey

Timoleague Abbey, Co Cork, Ireland; 13Th Century Franciscan Abbey

Monasterboice, Co Louth, Ireland; Round Tower On A Mediaeval Christian Settlement

Cashel Rock, Co Tipperary, Ireland

The Rock Of Cashel, Co Tipperary, Ireland

Callan Augustinian Friary, Co Kilkenny, Ireland; 15Th Century Friary

Rock Of Cashel, Hore Abbey, Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland

Rosserk Friary, Co Mayo, Ireland; 15Th Century Franciscan Friary And National Monument

Boyle Abbey, Ballina, Co Mayo

Killcrea Priory, County Cork, Ireland; Ancient Abbey At Night

Kylemore Abbey, Co Galway, Ireland

Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland; Historic Monastic Site

Devenish Monastic Site, Lower Lough Erne, Ireland; Medieval Monastic Site With Round Tower In The Distance

Baltinglass Abbey, Co Wicklow, Ireland; 12Th Century Cistercian Abbey

Fore Abbey, Co Westmeath, Ireland; Abbey With Anchorites Church In The Background

Kylemore Lake, Co Galway, Ireland; Lake Near Kylemore Abbey

Athassel Priory, Co Tipperary, Ireland; Augustinian Medieval Priory

Bective Abbey, Co Meath, Ireland; 12Th Century Cistercian Abbey

Quin Abbey, Quin, Co Clare, Ireland; Franciscan Abbey Founded In 1433

Jerpoint Abbey, Co Kilkenny, Ireland; 12Th Century Abbey

Church Near A Lake, Kylemore Abbey, Connemara, County Galway, Republic Of Ireland

Cemetery In Front Of A Monastery, Clonmacnoise, County Offaly, Republic Of Ireland

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"Exploring the Monastic World: From Naughty Nuns to Drunk Monks" Step into a fascinating world life as we delve into the intriguing history and captivating stories behind these iconic hints. "Naughty Nuns": Uncover scandalous tales and secret affairs that took place within the walls of monasteries, challenging traditional perceptions. "Fountains Abbey N950001": Discover the grandeur of Fountains Abbey, an architectural masterpiece nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes. "Horses pulling cart IC086_019": Witness the daily routines of monks as they relied on horses to transport goods in their secluded communities. "Castle Acre Priory J940262": Immerse yourself in medieval times at Castle Acre Priory, where echoes of ancient prayers still resonate through its ruins. "Monk Spanks Nun 17C": Unearth a peculiar historical artifact that sheds light on unconventional disciplinary practices within religious orders during the 17th century. "The Nave at St Augustine's Abbey J990018": Stand in awe before the magnificent nave at St Augustine's Abbey, once a thriving center for spiritual devotion and worship. "Byland Abbey J940485" & "Fountains Abbey J940477": Marvel at two majestic abbeys that stand as testaments to human ingenuity and dedication throughout centuries past. "Stone Stairway, Skellig Michael, Skellig Islands, County Kerry, Ireland": Ascend stone stairways carved into cliffs on Skellig Michael Island – witness firsthand how monks sought solitude in remote locations to deepen their connection with God. "Lindisfarne Priory J880141" & Thornholme Priory J890422: Explore Lindisfarne Priory and Thornholme Priory – remnants of sacred spaces where monks devoted themselves to prayer against stunning coastal backdrops. "DRUNK MONK".