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War Memorials in Lanercost Priory Church

Inside Church of St Mary Magdalene, Lanercost.

Great War names above two names for World War 2 on the plaque below:-

War Memorial, Lanercost Priory Church

Great War Roll of Honour:-

Roll of Honour, Lanercost Priory Church

Plaque to two brothers who died in the Great War. Hugh Vaughan Charlton, died near Whytschaete, 24/6/1916, age 32 and John MacFarlane Charlton, at La Boiselle, 1/7/1916, his 25th birthday, 7th and 28th Northumberland Fusiliers:-

Lanercost Priory Church, Great War Memorial Plaque

Textiles in Lanercost Priory Church

The Church at Lanercost Priory is dedicated to St Mary Magdalene. Inside there are two interesting pieces of textile.

Along one of hte church walls nad behind glass is a collage, presumably illustrating parts of the Priory’s history:-

Collage Inside Lanercost Priory Church

The other is a facsimile dossal Dossal designed by William Morris. (Click to enlarge):-

Information About A Facsimile Dossal

Information About Dossal, Lanercost Priory Church

The Dossal itself is situated behind the altar:

Dossal, Lanercost Priory Church

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