Mount Grace Priory

Mount Grace Priory is situated on the edge of the North York Moors, near Osmotherley. The priory was founded in 1398 by the Carthusian movement, and monks here lived solitary lives, each monk having his own cell to live in.

The dissolution of the monasteries led to it's closure in 1539 and partial demolition followed. The priory guest house was later developed as a manor house, and now contains an exhibition about the priory.

This shot shows a modern Madonna and child sculpture placed close to the site of the altar in the priory church. The wall behind is part of one of the monk's cells, which were originally two storey buildings, with a living room, study and bedroom on the ground floor, and a large workroom on the upper floor, with weaving loom and spinning wheel. Each cell had it's own private garden. The cells were arranged around a substantial square cloister.

Although much has been lost, this is still the best preserved Carthusian Priory in Britain and is well worth a visit.

For more information see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Grace_Priory

Ian

[Graham Thresher]

A really fascinating capture.

[Padlock]

Great shot, the colours are so good

[Molly]

A lovely composition. Sad all these beautiful buildings were destroyed, but even the ruins form a rich heritage.

[Therese]

fabulous shot!!!!

[Carys]

Nice composition :)

[Pyrrhula]

Great capture of those old ruins and the beautiful statue. The info you given is always very pretty and interesting to read. Give the pic more soul

[Bob]

Very nice historic shot.

[Gill W]

Love the composition and all the detail you tell us in your commentary!

[Hazel A]

We passed this every time we went to visit our daughter when she was at Uni in York and every time we said that we must visit it. Never did!!! Great to see what we missed

[Lynda]

Beautiful shot, can see the history jumping out of the pic

[Angela Tavan]

beuatifully composed shot and historically very interesting!

[bkb in the city]

Nicely done

[Fisher Family]

@thresheg

Thank you Graham, glad you like it!

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@padlock

Thank you Padlock - the gentle sunlight was ideal for this kind of shot.

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@dolphin

Thank you Molly - it is sad, but the ruins make a fascinating place for photos.

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@monkeykid

Thank you Therese - it's a lovely place to visit.

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@carys

Thank you Carys - glad you like it!

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@pyrrhula

Thank you Ferry - I find the history of these places fascinating.

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@bobhuegel

Thank you Bob - the ruins are fascinating, and they are in a very beautiful area too.

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@gillg

Thank you Gill - I'm glad you enjoy the history, I find it fascinating.

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@purplehaze12

Thank you Hazel - you should call in here if you have chance, its a lovely place to wander round.

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@lyndag

Thank you Lynda, it's a fascinating place to visit.

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@angelat

Thank you Angela, it's a beautiful place to explore.

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@bkbinthecity

Thank you Brian, glad you like it.

Ian

[Malc Bird]

Lovely shot, I like the modern sculpture against the ruin of the old building

[Laura J.]

Interesting shot and morsel of history

[colie (Nichole Stewart)]

Awesome composition and history

[Fisher Family]

@malc

Thank you Malc - I liked the contrast of the modern complete sculpture and the old ruins.

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@helixconcepts

Thank you Laura - I love to see these old sites.

Ian

[Fisher Family]

@colie

Thank you Colie, I find these historical sites fascinating.

Ian