#gisborough

[julieschulerart]

Gisborough Priory was built in 1119 as the Priory of St. Mary and prospered until the dissolution of the monasteries in 1540. The remains were looted or sold over time. A local historian reported in the mid 19th century how the stonework of the priory was incorporated in many places around Gisborough.

"I have seen with my own eyes broken pillars and pedestals of this august pile desecrated to the vile uses of gateposts, stands for rainwater casks, and stepping-stones over a common sewer. A richly ornamented doorway of the venerable priory forms the entrance to a privy. I have beheld with sorrow, shame, and indignation, the richly ornamented columns and carved architraves of God's temple supporting the thatch of a pig-house" -John Walker Ord.

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gisborough_Priory)

[mygeeklist]

Gisborough Priory. Augustinian.

[archaicwonder]

Gisborough Priory is a ruined Augustinian priory in Guisborough in the borough of Redcar and Cleveland and ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, England. It was founded in 1119 as the Priory of St Mary by Robert de Brus, 1st Lord of Annandale, an ancestor of the Scottish king, Robert the Bruce. It became one of the richest monastic foundations in England with grants from the crown and bequests from de Brus, other nobles and gentry and local people of more modest means. Much of the Romanesque Norman priory was destroyed in a fire in 1289. It was rebuilt in the Gothic style on a grander scale over the following century. Its remains are regarded as among the finest surviving examples of early Gothic architecture in England

photo by philb1959

[postcardtreasuretrove]

Postcard #43: Guisborough, Old Gateway Part of the Outer Porch. The larger gateway on the left, was to accommodate wagons, while the smaller one on the right, was how pedestrians would enter the inner and outer courts. More information and a current photo of the Gate, can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gisborough_Priory Just scroll down to “Outer Buildings".

[postcardtreasuretrove]

Postcard #20: Gisboro Hall, Gisborough

If you google Gisborough Hall (and not Gisboro Hall), you get a lot of information about booking your holidays in this fine 19th century Manor House. It is now a hotel, which is great, if you’re a fan of a Downton Abbey or any other historical drama that feature grand houses such as this.

The current Mansion was built in 1856 and according to one website (http://www.spiritseekers.info/hauntedcleveland.php) has 3 resident ghosts haunting it; a butler, a ghost in the lobby and one in the old nursery. Sounds positively charming.

For a short history: http://www.answers.com/topic/gisborough-hall

For current photos of the interior and exterior of Gisborough Hall: http://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/gisborough-hall-hotel/gallery/