
Bridlington Priory Chancel
Bridlington Priory written by the late John. W. Lamb, M.A., Ph.D.
Priory Menu
Introduction to the Priory
The Foundation of Bridlington Priory
The Monastic Buildings
The Priory Arms
The South Aisle
The South Side
The West End
The Chancel
The Ancient Records
The Clock and Bells
The Cloister Arcading
The East Side
The East Window
The Priory Font
The Founders Stone
The Mural Tablets
The Nave
The North Aisle
North Aisle Windows
The North Side Porch
The Priory Organ
Priory War Memorial
The Pulpit
The Sacrarium
The Scolds Collar
The Side Chapel
The Smiling Lady
The South Aisle Windows
South West Tower Window
The West Side
Bridlington Priory Chancel
It will be seen that the Chancel extends the full length of three bays, and that the arcading is filled in with oak parclose screens in the Gothic style. The Choir Stalls, three tiers on each side, are solidly built in English oak, and are gracefully surmounted by carved figures, representing angels, with wings uplifted, each playing a different musical instrument.
The Priest's Stall on the North side has an interesting standard with a rebus of Sub-Prior Peter Hardy; note the cross keys, and the shield bearing the name. Similarly, the Rector's Stall has a standard of the Prior's Stall bearing a rebus of Prior John Hampton, 1510. The rebus shows St. John standing on a barrel or tun, and around his feet is a scroll bearing the word "Hamp". These two Stalls are exact reproductions (carved by the late Robert Thompson of Kilbum) of the original standards which were carved in 1519 and erected during the Priorate of John Hampton.
The great brass Lectern is a fine example of nineteenth century craftsmanship. The Litany Desk with its carved figures, in an attitude of prayer, and carved tracery superbly combines beauty and dignity.


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