Cartmel Attractions
Cartmel (2mi/3km west of Grange-over-Sands), an attractive Georgian village, possesses a fine old church, the Priory Church of St Mary, originally forming part of an Augustinian priory founded by the Earl of Pembroke in 1188. The lower part of the church is Transitional, the upper part of the tower, the nave and most of the windows Perpendicular. The Renaissance stalls date from 1612 to 1613.
The village of Cartmel is also home to a variety of shops centered around the main square with narrow winding streets that lead to various ancient buildings.
The village of Cartmel is also home to a variety of shops centered around the main square with narrow winding streets that lead to various ancient buildings.
Cartmel Priory House
Cartmel Priory gatehouse is all that remains of a 12th century Augustinian priory. It served as a grammar school from 1624-1790 and is now being preserved by the National Trust.
Cartmel Priory Gatehouse / Hawkshead and Claife
Cavendish Street
Cartmel
Grange-over-Sands LA11 6QA
England
Cavendish Street
Cartmel
Grange-over-Sands LA11 6QA
England
Most of the Gatehouse and the adjoining cottage have been returned to private residential use. The Great Room is expected to be open to the public several days a year. Call for details
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