Apr 28th Creake Abbey.

This was a quaint little place I came across called Creake Abbey.....in the lovely village of North Creake. The Abbey was first used as a small hospital and almshouse which was attached to a church.....known as St. Mary of the Meadows in 1206. Thirteen poor men were to recieve food, clothing and shelter. In 1231 Henry the 111 raised the status of the priory to that of Abbey. Much of the church was destroyed by a raging fire in 1408, unfortunately, soon afterwards a plague killed everyone.....the sole survivor being the Abbot....he later died in 1506. I really enjoyed soaking up the atmosphere.....nearby was a lovely babbling stream......it was idylic.....postcard perfect !