Cartmel Priory

Cartmel Priory tower

Cartmel Priory

Where is it – England, North West England

Who looks after it –  Church authorities 

What is it –  Church, Free access 

When is it from – Medieval

Apart from a gatehouse off Cartmel’s village square, the Priory Church of St Mary and St Michael is all that remains of the great priory founded there in 1190 by William Marshall, Earl of Pembroke and one of the premier knights of the realm. The Augustinian priory was dissolved in 1536, but, having nowhere else to worship, the village was allowed to keep the church – now generally known as Cartmel Priory. Hence, for a parish church, it is very grand – with an enormous east window and many fascinating features and fine monuments. The interior reflects its long history and the square belfry tower sited diagonally across the original tower is unique in the UK.

 


Address

Cartmel, Cumbria LA11 6PU 

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