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LANERCOST PRIORY, CUMBRIA (RESEARCH SERIES NUMBER 10)

by Henry Summerson; Stuart Harrison

Published by Cumberland & Westmorland Antiquarian & Archaeological Society. 1st. 2000

Slightly better than very good condition. The history of the priory. Large format. Green pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos and sketches. xi and 219 pages including index.

A nice copy.

ISBN: 1873124309
Stock no. 1828526

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Contents

  • Chapter 1 The History of Lanercost Priory. Henry Summerson
  • The foundation of the Priory
  • Religious life and spiritual functions
  • The place of the Priory in society
  • Relations with the king and central government
  • The later Middle Ages: 1349-1538
  • New order and new patrons: 1538-1716
  • Restorations and changing perceptions: 1716-1849
  • Private restoration and state guardianship: 1849-2000
  • Chapter 2 Geology of Lanercost Priory. Brian Young
  • chapter 3 Geophysical Survey. Andrew Payne
  • Chapter 4 Description of the Standing Fabric. Stuart Harrison
  • Chapter 5 The Cross-Shaft and Base. John M Todd
  • Chapter 6 Medieval Cross Slab Grave Covers. Peter Ryder
  • Chapter 7 Heraldic Tomb-Monuments. Phillip Lindley
  • Chapter 8 Post-Medieval Wall Painting and Plasterwork. David Park
  • Chapter 9 Discussion of the Buildings. Stuart Harrison
  • Chapter 10 Lanercost Old Bridge. Philip M Cracknell
  • Glossary of Architectural Terms
  • Appendix 1 The Possible Re-use of Roman Stone in the Priory. P R Hill
  • Appendix 2 Historical Documents. Henry Summerson
  • Appendix 3 Priors, curates and Vicars of Lanercost
  • Appendix 4 Pictorial Sources for Lanercost Priory 1724-1978. Denis Perriam
  • Unpublished Documents Cited
  • Bibliography
  • Index

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