Great Malvern Priory
Church in Malvern, Worcestershire, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Little Malvern Priory.
Great Malvern Priory in Malvern, Worcestershire, England, was a Benedictine monastery (c. 1075 – 1540) and is now an Anglican parish church. In 1949 it was designated a Grade I listed building.[1] It is a dominant building in the Great Malvern Conservation area.[citation needed] It has the largest display of 15th-century stained glass in England,[2] as well as carved miserichords from the 15th and 16th century and the largest collection of medieval floor and wall tiles. In 1860 major restoration work was carried out by Sir George Gilbert Scott. It is also the venue for concerts and civic services.
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Great Malvern Priory | |
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52°06′37.72″N 2°19′42.92″W | |
Location | Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 2AY |
Country | England |
Denomination | Church of England |
Churchmanship | Broad Church |
Website | www |
History | |
Status | Active |
Dedication | Saint Mary and Saint Michael |
Architecture | |
Heritage designation | Grade I |
Designated | 30 November 1949[1] |
Administration | |
Province | Canterbury |
Diocese | Worcester |
Parish | Malvern |
Clergy | |
Vicar(s) | The Revd Rod Corke |
Laity | |
Organist/Director of music | Piers Maxim |
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