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Lanercost Priory K021543
Filename: K021543.jpg
Size: 4679 x 3735 (18.7MB)
Date: 20th May 2010
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: English Heritage Images
Owner URL: www.englishheritageimages.com
Job Title: Staff Photographer
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Lanercost Priory K021543
LANERCOST PRIORY, Cumbria. View of the south side of the Priory Church from south east with remains of the east range of cloisters in foreground
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Gothic Medieval Priory Religion
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: Lanercost Priory - A Glimpse into Medieval Religious Life 2. Lanercost Priory, located in the picturesque county of Cumbria, England, is a captivating example of medieval Gothic architecture and religious devotion. This evocative photograph, taken by renowned historian and photographer Bob Skingle for Historic England, invites us to explore the spiritual past of this once-thriving monastic community. 3. In the image, the south side of the Priory Church is depicted, its grand arches and intricately carved stonework standing proud against the backdrop of the rolling Cumbrian countryside. The east range of the cloisters, with their remnants of ancient columns and arches, lie in the foreground, serving as a poignant reminder of the monks who once walked these hallowed grounds. 4. Founded in 1207, Lanercost Priory was an Augustinian house, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Anthony. The monks lived a simple, disciplined life, devoted to prayer, study, and the care of the sick and the poor. Their daily routine revolved around the rhythm of the Divine Office and the Eucharist, which they celebrated in the very church depicted in this photograph. 5. The ruins of Lanercost Priory now stand as a testament to the enduring power of faith and the passage of time. Though the monks have long since departed, their legacy lives on in the intricate stonework, the worn-down arches, and the quiet solitude of the site. This photograph, with its evocative composition and rich historical context, invites us to pause, reflect, and appreciate the beauty and significance of this remarkable piece of England's medieval heritage.
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