StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: Holm Cultram Abbey

The summer timetable of Liturgical offices, as followed by the Cistercian order. [I recall most of these from details in the Cadfael books by Ellis Peters, but that was set in a Benedictine monastery]

Damaged statue - although when it was vandalised is not stated ; most probably during the dissolution of the monasteries or in the English Civil War. Alternatively, from the depredations of the Reivers. Identity of the figure depicted is unclear, possibly an angel or saint.

The more ornate internal west door, leads directly into the main part of the parish church, which comprises the first six bays of the nave from the much larger monastic structure.

Memorial to Joseph Saul, a well-liked and good school teacher. Carved white marble, and located high up in the entrance lobby. Having "translated" the Roman numerals - he died 28th October 1843 at the age of 73.

some details of the devastating arson attack in 2006 that destroyed the roof.

The stained glass East Window. Slightly damaged by the 2006 arson attack, and now has a protective outer layer.

The outer west doorway. Round top arches like this are typical of the "Norman" period, and match the founding date of 1150. I can't make out the inscription - probably in Latin ! Above the doorway are three panels, the outer pair probably had armorial badges. The door is, I think, Oak and I presume that it had to be replaced after the arson attack in 2006 which destroyed the roof and much of the internal features. I get the impression that the blackened areas date from 2006.

Niche that would have held a statue. [speculating, but most likely to have been the eponymous saint ... ]

The area around the church has some old graves & headstones. Not at all sure of the purpose for this monument ... nor the picnic tables. It's not the village Cenotaph.

Headstone for Flt. Lt. I.J. Muirhead, DFC - a pilot in the RAF, [605 sqdn] 15th October 1940, Aged 27. www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2695781/ian-james-muirhead

Abbeytown centotaph, a granite obelisk on a plinth & base of the same material. [War Memorial Register no. 3997] Commemorates both WW1 and WW2 casualties; 21 names for the former and another 6 for the latter. www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/names/search?filters%5BmemorialString%5D%5BAbbey%20Town%20Cenotaph%20%28WMR%203997%29%5D=on This was previously in a fenced enclosure outside the Methodist Chapel, date of move not known

Main door in a small tower, with the bells in the upper reaches of the west wall, topped by a stone bird ...

The external parish noticeboard, there is another one in the entrance area.

Flower spike from some well-nibbled hosta plants. There are so many species / cultivars I have not tried to work out which variety.

North facing wall of the church. This red sandstone was sourced from across the Solway.

Slightly wider viewpoint - Spot the OS benchmark ! The bolt is just to the right of the line - see Note further info www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm25251

Spot the OS benchmark ! The bolt is just to the right of the line - see Note further info www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm25251