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Medieval Monks Uncovered at Gloucester Cathedral
Medieval Monks Uncovered at Gloucester Cathedral
11th August 2010
The daily lives of the medieval monks of Gloucester will be explored in a study day at Gloucester Cathedral on Thursday 26 August.
"The medieval monks of Gloucester - how they lived, worked and worshipped" is led by expert Cathedral Guides and the tour will visit parts of the Cathedral not normally open to visitors.
Although many of the monastic buildings were demolished, or robbed for their stone, much remains, including the spectacular Cloisters, Chapter House, Parliament Room and the Crypt. Lurking underneath later 18th and 19th century alterations are the Wash House, Bakery, and Cellarer's House.
For 500 years, Gloucester Cathedral was a Benedictine monastery: the Abbey of St Peter. At its height, the community numbered 54 monks and 200 lay officials and servants. The Abbey church, unlike other Benedictine foundations, was not torn down. Thanks to its royal associations Henry VIII allowed it to become Gloucester Cathedral - in part, at least, because it housed the remains of his ancestor, Edward II.
The day-long course runs from 10.15am to 3.15pm and refreshments and lunch are included in the ticket price of £17.50 per person. There are still some places available on the course which can be booked by calling the Cathedral Office on 01452 528095
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