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October 2017 - Some pictures taken during a brief visit to Cartmel. The ancient village of Cartmel is famous for the 12th Century Cartmel Priory.

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Cartmel Priory.  The Priory was built by Augustinian canons between 1190 and 1220. A large part of the Priory was destroyed at The Dissolution of the Monasteries, but the church remains.

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The nave and altar.

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The very elegantly carved woodwork in the choir stalls.

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Another view of the nave.

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Hales shop in The Square.

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The brewing equipment in the Unsworth’s yard micro brewery.

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The brewery, bar and shop.

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The Square.

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The old Cartmel Priory Gatehouse which is  now a Heritage Centre.

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The Kings Arms.

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Home of the famous Cartmel Sticky Toffee Apple Crumble. Highly recommended.

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Cartmel racecourse.