What a lovely day for Phalice (Philip & Alice are known by their friends and family). The Priory in Coldingham Wedding and on to the family farm for the rest of the celebration.
The wedding
The Venue
Coldingham Priory itself was founded in 1098. By Edgar, King of Scots and son of Malcolm Canmore and St Margaret. In gratitude to Almighty God for recovering his kingdom from Donald Bane, his uncle, who had usurped it at his father’s death.
Outside of the church building the grounds have been transformed into a community garden with a monastic them. Concentrating on plants with culinary, medicinal, and aromatic properties. There are also interpretation boards, explaining the function and history of the Priory.
Thanks to a Heritage Lottery-funded restoration project. The Priory remains have been cleaned and consolidated. Information panels around the site now help tell the fascinating history.