u/Jiminyfingers

The doors date from as early as 1175

Plenty to unpack here. The first two are clearly not used. One is a wonderful blocked Norman arch in the church's south wall, and the second is in the north wall. Neither may have been blocked for conventional reasons: in the 15th century a massive, heavy spire was added to the church and extensive reionforcements were needed to support it.

The third is the West Doors. These are kept closed to preserve the original 1175 wood and ironwork, but may be opened for special ceremonial occaisions.

Similarly the other doors are kept locked to preserve the doors themselves, and the main south entrance is the one in regular use.

Also bonus dog

None look like they are currently in use

According to research not blocked out of superstition, rather done in the mid-19th century to manage drafts. Stunning Norman tympanum above it

I have photographed this a few times. The coach doors have never been opened but I was not 100% they were used. I finally saw the inside of it and while obviously well-maintained and kept clean and clear I was certain it was not actually used.

So I did some digging and it seems these front doors are kept permanenetly closed and another driveway is used for house access around the corner. The doors are kept closed to preserve the 17th century wood and strapwork.

I have also inclued the smaller pedimented doors to the inside of the gatehouse itself. In the past this was used for guests but it does not appear to be the case anymore, judging by the cobwebs on both and peering through the windows.

Bonus vintage car getting in the way.

Lovely farm building

Fun fact: Pershore is known for its abbey and beautiful Georgian high street, but often the Georgian part is just the facade. A powerful local well-named as Judge Perrott, decided he disliked the dated timber framed buildings dating back to Tudor and Medieval ages, and campaigned to have these old timber buildings refronted with modern Georgian brickwork. So behind a lot of these frontages are the older Tudor and Medieval buildings.

Parking was not my best