Dore Abbey
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Founded 1147
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Please note: Photographs by Terry Richardson, captioned TGR, and by Ruth E. Richardson, captioned RER may be reproduced with due acknowledgement.

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» Abbey Interior [Slideshow]
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Looking along southern ambulatory to
Font – note the Hoskyns’ hatchment. TGR
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The musicians’ gallery of 1700-1710 with
an original nave window re-built in the
blocking-wall. TGR
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The first organ being played by the organist
Geoff Hollom. Pews are from 17th century
restoration. TGR
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17th century pulpit re-sited in the presbytery
by Rowland Paul c.1900. TGR
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Oak screen, made 1630-1640 by John Abel.
Inscription translates:
Live in a way pleasing to God / entirely buried
(oblivious) to the world / free from reproach /
always ready to pass to the next world. RER c.1990.
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Presbytery /chancel. TGR
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