Photographs of Lancaster Castle and the Priory Church of St Mary in the 'historic city' of Lancaster in Lancashire.
Lancaster Gallery - Halton - Morecambe - Quernmore - Galgate
Statue of John of Gaunt on the gatehouse of Lancaster Castle, Lancaster in Lancashire..
The first Duke of Lancaster was the father of King Henry IV, and the grandfather of Henry V. The statue stands between their coats of arms.
A clay sculpture of John O' Gaunt by resident sculptor Alan Ward in Lancaster Castle.
The rich and powerful John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster was the son of Edward III, and the father of Henry IV. John of Gaunt founded the Royal House of Lancaster.
The Gatehouse, Lancaster Castle: The Romans built the first of at least 3 military forts on the site in 79AD. In 1093, Roger de Poitou, built a small motte and bailey castle here which was replaced fifty years later by the large stone keep still standing today. The castle was used as a prison from 1196 until March 2011. The famous Pendle Witches were imprisoned and tried here in 1612. They were not allowed any defence counsel or witnesses. Ten were hung on Gallows Hill near the site of Williamson Park. The Crown Court is the oldest working court-room in Britain and has seen more death sentences passed than any other in the UK.
The Union Flag flies at half-mast on the Gatehouse of Lancaster Castle in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11, the Duke of Lancaster (21 April 1926
- 8 September 2022).
A carpet of crocus in front of the Gatehouse of Lancaster Castle in Lancashire.
The Romans built the first of at least 3 military forts on the site in 79AD. In 1093, Roger de Poitou, built a small motte and bailey castle here which was replaced fifty years later by the large stone keep still standing today. The castle was used as a prison from 1196 until March 2011. The famous Pendle Witches were imprisoned and tried here in 1612. They were not allowed any defence counsel or witnesses. Ten were hung on Gallows Hill near the site of Williamson Park. The Crown Court is the oldest working court-room in Britain and has seen more death sentences passed than any other in the UK.
The Gatehouse, Lancaster Castle:
The Romans built the first of at least 3 military forts on the site in 79AD. In 1093, Roger de Poitou, built a small motte and bailey castle here which was replaced fifty years later by the large stone keep still standing today. The castle was used as a prison from 1196 until March 2011. The famous Pendle Witches were imprisoned and tried here in 1612. They were not allowed any defence counsel or witnesses. Ten were hung on Gallows Hill near the site of Williamson Park. The Crown Court is the oldest working court-room in Britain and has seen more death sentences passed than any other in the UK.
The cloisters and piazza of Lancaster Castle, Lancashire.
Opened to the public with free admission from November 2019.
Jubilee Drinking Fountain at Lancaster Castle, Lancashire.
This drinking fountain celebrated the golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887.
The Union Flag flying at half-mast following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, the Duke of Lancaster.
As the castle is owned by the Duchy of Lancaster, King Charles 111 is now Duke of Lancaster.
Hanging Corner, Lancaster Castle, Lancaster in Lancashire.
From 1800-1863, prisoners were taken out through the double doors of the Drop Room and publicly hanged from a short-drop gallows. The body was then dropped into the castle through the small lower doors. Local schoolchildren were given a morning’s holiday to watch.
The Drop Room, Lancaster Castle, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK.
From 1800-1863, prisoners were taken out through the doors of the Drop Room and publicly hanged from a short-drop gallows. The body was then dropped into the castle through the small lower doors. Local schoolchildren were given a morning’s holiday to watch.
The Priory Church, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK.
There has been a church on the site of the Priory since 630AD. In 1094, the Norman Baron Roger de Poitou built a Benedictine Priory, dedicated to St Mary. In 1540 the priory became a parish church after Henry V111 abolished monastic institutions. The oak choir stalls dating from 1340, are the third oldest in England. Near the south west door is a replica of an Anglian Runic Cross discovered in the churchyard in 1807. The original is in the British Museum. The vibrant, window of St. Thomas of Canterbury was designed by Ashmead in 1965.
The Priory Church of St Mary at Lancaster.
There has been a church on the site of the Priory since 630AD. In 1094, the Norman Baron Roger de Poitou built a Benedictine Priory, dedicated to St Mary. In 1540 the priory became a parish church after Henry V111 abolished monastic institutions.
Photo taken by Jackson Martin.
The choir stalls and alter in the chancel of the Priory Church of St. Mary, Lancashire.
There are three brass chandeliers in the church, dated 1717.
The elaborate oak choir stalls from 1340 in the chancel of the Priory Church of St Mary, Lancaster, Lancashire.
The hinged seats have carved misericords, small wooden shelves to lean on whilst standing for long periods of time. At the back of the stalls are modern embroidery panels.
The modern embroidery panels on the carved oak choir stalls of 1340 in the Priory Church of St Mary, Lancaster.
A 15th century misericord in the choir stalls of the Priory Church of St Mary at Lancaster.
This misericord is thought to depict a baptism.
The damage on this and other misericords in the church was caused during the English Civil War.
Definition of 'Misericord' A ledge projecting from the underside of a hinged seat in a choir stall which, when the seat is turned up, gives support to someone standing.
The 1966 Thomas Becket window by Robert Ashmead in St Thomas Chapel, Lancaster Priory, Lancashire.
Robert Ashmead, FMGP was the senior stained glass artist and designer for Abbott & Co of Lancaster.
A window by the Lancaster firm of Shrigley and Hunt (1878-1982) in the Regimental Chapel of Lancaster Priory.
The window depicting Michael the Archangel, George and the Dragon, and Alban is dedicated to those who fell during the Boer War of 1899-1902.
A window by the Lancaster firm of Shrigley and Hunt (1878-1982) in the precinct of Lancaster Priory, Lancashire.
The window shows four figures from the Old Testament: Abraham, King David, Job and Tobit.