Great Malvern Priory, Medieval church building in Great Malvern, England
Great Malvern Priory is a medieval church building in Malvern featuring a central tower with Norman and later Perpendicular Gothic architectural styles. The structure displays tall windows, decorative stonework, and interior spaces that reflect different construction periods across its centuries.
The priory was founded around 1075 as a Benedictine monastery and served as a center of religious life in the region. In the 1860s, architect George Gilbert Scott undertook major restoration work to revive its medieval character and structural integrity.
The building contains England's largest collection of 15th-century stained glass windows, displaying religious scenes and holy figures that fill the interior with colored light. These windows are scattered throughout the walls and create an otherworldly feeling when sunlight passes through them.
The building functions as an active Anglican parish church with regular services throughout the week. Visitors can enter the interior during designated times to explore the spaces, view the stained glass windows, and walk around the main areas at a leisurely pace.
The interior contains carved wooden misericords from the 15th and 16th centuries depicting mythical creatures and everyday scenes. These small sculptures hidden beneath the choir seats reveal playful details and hidden humor that many visitors overlook.
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