Cartmel Priory from the south. Note how the 14th century bell tower is turned diagonally - the only such example in England. |
The main (south) door to the priory, built about 1200 |
Medieval brass of Rowland Briggs of Swallowmire. Briggs bequeathed money for bread to be given to the poor of Cartmel in perpetuity. |
The choir. Note the rounded Norman arch with its lovely carvings. |
The beautifully carved choir stalls |
The choir boasts some lovely medieval misericords. including this lion-like creature. |
A strange beast carved into a misericord |
The tomb of Sir John Harrington and his wife Joan, on the south side of the sanctuary. |
Closeup of the carved figures on the Harrington memorial |
Medieval piscina in a canopied recess of the south sanctuary |
The 12th century font, to the south of the sanctuary. The lovely font cover is 17th century. |
The royal charter of 1641, signed by Charles I. a royal seal is attached to the document. |
