Ken Rennie
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I cycled here today, 6 mile round trip, to see if the water levels in the Quarry Beck were low enough for good photography (No) and whether the churchyard had any flowers out (Yes). This 12thC Augistinian Priory was once the seat of power in England when King Edward 1st stayed here for 5 months, with the entire court, while waiting to invade Scotland. It has been frequently attacked by the Scots, the border is about 10 miles North of here. Although most of the buildings are ruined the West end ( right hand as you look) is still used as the Parish Church. Ken