Another Moorsbus trip at the weekend, this time to the town of Guisborough, just beyond the northern edge of the North York Moors National Park. The town has a steep hillside to the south leading up onto the moorland, which forms an attractive backdrop.
Gisborough Priory (yes the spelling in the priory name is different to the town) is an interesting place to explore. Much has been destroyed, and the main survival is the east wall of the church that you can see in this shot. The wall is very impressive, with its remains reaching a height of 71 feet (21.6m), and lots of interesting detail in its structure.
In some respects the pattern of clouds above the east wall of the church was an even more impressive display, slowly but constantly changing and evolving, making an impressive backdrop to the ruins. So, don't forget to look up, there are spectacular views just above you!
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
The destruction of this priory, and so many others, was due to King Henry VIII and his disolution of the monasteries, which had such a devastating effect on so many magnificent structures. The surviving eastern wall is so simular to part of Ripon cathedral (still a busy and functioning church), that it is thought the priory church was based on Ripon cathedral, or that the same person might have designed both.
Thank you Margaret, we really enjoyed visiting Guisborough again. It is a place that we find quite welcoming, and where there is much of interest to see. Yes I took a photo of the dovecote, through the arch of the inner gatehouse, from Church Street, and a close-up of the rather attractive weather vane on it. I have a number of photos of it already from previous visits as well. You are fortunate to live in such a nice place!
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
The destruction of this priory, and so many others, was due to King Henry VIII and his disolution of the monasteries, which had such a devastating effect on so many magnificent structures. The surviving eastern wall is so simular to part of Ripon cathedral (still a busy and functioning church), that it is thought the priory church was based on Ripon cathedral, or that the same person might have designed both.
Ian
Thank you Margaret, we really enjoyed visiting Guisborough again. It is a place that we find quite welcoming, and where there is much of interest to see. Yes I took a photo of the dovecote, through the arch of the inner gatehouse, from Church Street, and a close-up of the rather attractive weather vane on it. I have a number of photos of it already from previous visits as well. You are fortunate to live in such a nice place!
Ian
Thank you Renee, it was a lovely time in Guisborough.
Ian
Thank you Vesna, I'm glad that you like it!
Ian