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All United Kingdom England Kilpeck

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Kilpeck

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Kilpeck, England

Updated January 30, 2014

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Church of St Mary and St David

Kilpeck, England

Medieval Erotic Carvings at the Church of St Mary and St David

Beasts and branches swirl in sandstone carvings, interrupted by one strange creature.

Kilpeck, England

Kilpeck Church Carvings

Detailed sandstone carvings show an array of symbolism and adorable animals.
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Originally brightly illustrated, the map is now darkened with age.

Hereford, England

Hereford Mappa Mundi

The largest known medieval map of the world.
7 miles from Kilpeck
A close-up photograph of the chained books

Hereford, England

Hereford Cathedral Chained Library

Rare collection of medieval books under lock and key.
7 miles from Kilpeck
The remains of Llanthony Priory

Llanthony, Wales

Llanthony Priory

The remains of one of Wales’ great medieval buildings, with a pub in the cellar.
9 miles from Kilpeck
King Arthur's Cave

Whitchurch, England

King Arthur's Cave

The site of an early Arthurian battle and the dwelling-place of prehistoric people and (possibly) an ancient race of giants.
11 miles from Kilpeck
The ruins of Craswall Priory.

Craswall, England

Craswall Priory

Britain’s highest medieval monastery is a remote ruin nestled at the head of a valley 1,240 feet above the sea.
11 miles from Kilpeck
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