Priory of St. Andrews of the Ards, Benedictine monastery in Stogursey, England
The Priory of St Andrews of the Ards features Norman architecture with carved capitals, two Norman fonts, and a sanctuary ring from 1243.
William de Falaise established the priory around 1100 as a cell of Lonlay Abbey in Normandy, and it operated until its dissolution in 1440.
The church tower contains six bells, with the oldest dating to 1611, marking time and calling worshippers to services for centuries.
The medieval structure now functions as a parish church within the Quantock Coast benefice, maintaining regular religious services for the local community.
The sanctuary ring installed in 1243 provided refuge for criminals, allowing them to seek protection within the church walls for forty days.
Location: Stogursey
GPS coordinates: 51.18065,-3.14162
Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:42
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