Bath Abbey West Doors - Bath, England, UK - Doorways of the World on Waymarking.com

The majority of the structure for Bath Abbey was concieved and constructed between 1499 and 1538. Shortly after completion, King Henry VIII invoked the "Dissolution of the Monasteries" in 1539 and stripped the Abbey of all architectual valuables. The Abbey was left into ruin.

However Queen Elizabeth ordered financing for reconstruction in 1574 which was completed in 1611.

During this reconstruction, the west doors of Bath Abbey were carved courtesy of, then Bishop of Wells and Bath, Bishop Montagu's own brother, Lord Chief Justice Sir Henry Montagu. The Montagu coat of arms is prominant on the doors along with the Latin inscription: Ecce quam bonum et quam jucundum est. (Behold how good and pleasing it is.)

To compliment the doors, symbols of the passion are carved in the upper corners above the archway.

The doors are functional, but used for ceremonial purposes. Smaller doors on either side are used for everyday use instead.

Visitors are welcome to explore the Abbey to see what is on the other side of the doors for a contribution of £2.50 (cameras are not permitted during services).

Type of material of the door: Wood Functional door?: Yes Location of this door/way: On public property Is it accessable only by paid admission": Other Style: Gothic Address or physical location: 12 Kingston Buildings Bath, UK BA1 1LT

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