Carving from monk's "Lavabo" at Wenlock Priory

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Picturesque ruins of a large priory of Cluniac monks, whose love of decoration is reflected in the glorious carving of its 12th-century chapter house and rare 'lavabo' - a tiered washing fountain in a topiary bedecked cloister garden. Parts of the great church also stand, against the backdrop of the full-height infirmary wing. Set on the fringe of beautiful Much Wenlock, not far from Buildwas Abbey and the Iron Bridge.

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Size: 3400px × 5100px
Location: Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England
Photo credit: © Phil Hynds / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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