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13th-century monastic barn

One of Europe's oldest timber-framed buildings, it has a cathedral-like interior and is linked to a local Cistercian abbey.

Inside the barn hosts an exhibition of local woodcarving, tools and a collection of agricultural carts.

Making a Cistercian monk's habit

Close view of part of a spinning-wheel at the Guildhall of Corpus Christi in the Market Place at Lavenham, Suffolk © NTPL

Together with the Mid Essex Guild of Weavers Spinners and Dyers, we've started work on a new project to make a traditional Cistercian monk's habit.

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