Glasney College, Medieval college ruins in Penryn, England
Glasney College is a ruined religious institution in Penryn dating to the medieval period. The surviving remains include sections of fortified walls, stone vaults, and carved stones from the church that once stood there.
The college was founded in 1265 and served as an important religious center for centuries. It ceased to operate during the Reformation when such institutions were dissolved.
The college was a center of learning where religious leaders trained and gathered. Today, visitors walking through the site can sense its former importance to the local community.
The site is open to visitors who can walk through and around the remaining structures. Sturdy footwear is recommended since the ground is uneven and overgrown in places.
The college was founded following a bishop's personal vow made during an illness. This unusual origin story makes the ruins a rare example of a religious institution created for such personal reasons.
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