LANERCOST PRIORY, CUMBRIA (RESEARCH SERIES NUMBER 10)
Written by Henry Summerson, Stuart Harrison
Published by Cumberland & Westmorland Antiquarian & Archaeological Society
in 2000
ISBN: 1873124309
- Categorised in:
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- NORTH WEST UK
- LAKE DISTRICT
- CUMBRIA
- CHURCHES
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
LANERCOST PRIORY, CUMBRIA (RESEARCH SERIES NUMBER 10)
Written by Henry Summerson, Stuart Harrison.
Stock no. 1828526
1st.
2000.
Softcover.
Large format.
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. ISBN: 1873124309. A nice copy.
Front cover
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- Appendix 2 Historical Documents.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- Unpublished Documents Cited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