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Kind of a nice sunset this evening as I walked past my main place of work. The Vernal Equinox and also the feast day of St Matthew. A late summer day that was turning into an early autumn night.
St John's Church in the Wiltshire town of Devizes, dates from 1130 when it was constructed as a chapel to the recently completed castle. It is rumoured that the altar relic at its foundation was a feather from the wing of the Angel Gabriel. The feather has yet to be discovered!
Simon Jenkins points out the strong contrast between the - unexceptional - English Perpendicular style of the nave and the decidedly French Norman style of the east end of the church. The north and south chapels that flank the Norman chancel make up a third focus of interest.
Many of the houses of the city look as though they have eyes peering from their roofs, these give the impression that the buildings never sleep.
Muchas de las casas de la ciudad parecen tener ojos que se asoman desde los tejados, lo que da la impresión de que los edificios nunca duermen.
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A view from the south of the Grade I listed St Michael and All Angels, the parish church of the village of Urchfont near Devizes in Wiltshire (pop. 1,181).
St Michael and All Angels Church dates from the late 13th century and early 14th century and is a Grade I listed building, with a few interior survivals from an older building on the same site dating to around 1220. The transepts were added in the 14th Century, when the nave was also extended a little further to the west, while the tower was built in the late 15th Century.
Inside, the church has exceptional vaulting, much praised by Pevsner.
The Torre del Oro is the "Tower of Gold" in Seville. The 36-meter-high tower was built by the Almohads in the 12th century and was part of the Moorish city wall, which ran between the Alcazar Palace and the rest of Seville. The purpose of the tower was to control shipping on the Guadalquivir.
A heavy chain ran under water from the massive tower to the other side to prevent enemy ships from sailing on the river.
The Torre del Oro is located next to the Guadalquivir River and near the Plaza de Toros. The name "Golden" tower refers to Andalusia's prosperous period during the times of the Latin American colonies. When ships entered Seville via the river, they could discharge their cargo (gold) here. In addition to being a storage place, the middle part is a prison. Another reason for the name would be that, in the past, the sight of the second section seemed to be gilded and a golden sheen shone in the river. The last small turret was added to the top only in 1760.
Strasbourg is surrounded and crossed by a canal system fed by its main river. This also made the town very vulnerable to attacks from the water in medieval times. Here a night shot of part of the Barrage Vauban to the left and the walls of the canal to the right, all beautifully illuminated in bright colours to the joy of locals and tourists alike
The quire and sanctuary at Tewkesbury Abbey - the decoration is the product of Sir George Gilbert Scott's late Victorian "restoration" although the stonework is from the 1349-59 expansion of the quire.
The Abbey Church of St Mary the Virgin, Tewkesbury – commonly known as Tewkesbury Abbey – is located in the English county of Gloucestershire. A former Benedictine monastery, it is now a parish church. Considered one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in Britain, it has the largest Romanesque crossing tower in Europe. Tewkesbury had been a centre for worship since the 7th Century. A priory was established there in the 10th Century. The present building was started in the early 12th Century. It was unsuccessfully used as a sanctuary in the Wars of the Roses. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries, it became the parish church for the town. George Gilbert Scott led the restoration of the building in the late 19th Century.
The decoration in the choir and presbytery mostly dates from Gilbert Scott's restoration.
The churchmanship of the Abbey is strongly Anglo-Catholic.
This description incorporates text from the English Wikipedia.
The chancel and arch St Mary's Church in the Wiltshire market town of Devizes (pop. 15,500) possible. I was in here filming for our COVID lockdown services, and thought this would make a good still photo. After several earlier attempts, at the last minute I wondered if the flashlight on my phone would have enough oomph to add some definition to the spandrel. I think it made the shot.
St Mary’s Church was built in the 12th century to serve the new borough of Devizes, outside the castle area, which was served by nearby St John's. All that remains of the early church is the chancel, centre of shot here. Beyond that, there isnothing dateable in the rest of the church earlier than the 13th or 14th century. There were radical alterations to the church structure in the 15th century when the walls were heightened, the south porch increased to two storeys with a stair turret and windows, buttresses and roofs replaced and renewed. This is when the stonecarving on the chancel arch was carried out, as well as substantial repairs to the rib vaulting in the chancel itself.
There were changes here during the Reformation including the removal of the rood screen in 1561. The church remained largely unchanged then until the 1850s when there was a restoration, the church was repewed and a vestry built.
By the 1890s cracks were beginning to appear in the walls of the tower and these were repaired in 1897-8. The church is of dressed stone with a chancel, an aisled and clerestoried nave with a south porch and west tower. In the chancel there is a dole table, probably of the 15th century. During the Civil War lead was taken from the roof to manufacture bullets. The church, sharing a common incumbent with St John’s since its 12th Century origins, has not held regular Sunday services since 2006 although at least one weekly midweek service takes place
The Manor Barn and the ruins are now all that remain of the once mighty Manor of Bexhill, arguably the most pivotal residence in the history of the Old Town, and indeed the larger resort town of Bexhill-on-Sea.
At it’s height, the Manor House included 7 Reception Rooms, 19 bedrooms, eight bathrooms, 2 cottages, a garage block and detached ballroom (the Manor Barn).
From more humble beginnings, the Manor House has stood in the centre of the Old Town for 900 years. Until its demolition in 1967, the building was the second oldest structure town after St Peter’s Church.
The east side of the Market Place of the Gloucestershire town of Lechlade-on-Thames (population 2,850), a classically twee Cotswold settlement.
Left of and dominating the shot is The Old Vicarage, designed and built by the architect Richard Pace
in 1804; it is now Grade II listed and no longer a clergy house. Next to it and covered, Maple House, also Grade II listed, was probably originally the vicarage servants’ quarters. Beyond them, also both Grade II listed, are The Cottage and Church Cottage, thought to be late- and mid-18th Century respectively.
The Parish Church of St Lawrence with its eight-sided spire, was built in 1476 on the site of an early 13th Century church. It is Grade I listed.
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The Zhinvali Reservoir, also known as the Jinvali Reservoir, is a beautiful artificial lake in Georgia. It is located in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, about 70 kilometers north of the capital Tbilisi. This reservoir is a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful turquoise waters and picturesque surroundings of mountains and forests. The Zhinvali Reservoir was created in 1985 by the construction of the Zhinvali Dam on the Aragvi River. The main purpose of the dam and reservoir is to supply Tbilisi with drinking water, electricity production and irrigation. The dam is 102 meters high and is an essential part of Georgia's energy and water infrastructure. The area around the reservoir is characterized by a breathtaking landscape of green hills and high mountains. The water itself has a striking blue or turquoise hue, depending on the light and the season. In the vicinity of the lake you can spot wildlife and enjoy hiking trails that lead through the beautiful nature. On the shores of the lake lies the famous Ananuri Fortress, a historical site dating back to the 16th-17th centuries. The fortress not only offers an insight into Georgian history, but also a beautiful view of the lake. Within the Ananuri complex is a well-preserved church with impressive stone carvings and frescoes. It is an ideal place for photography, picnics and relaxing in nature, making it a must-see destination for travelers in Georgia.
Zhinvali Reservoir is a popular stop on the route to Kazbegi, one of the most visited tourist destinations in Georgia. Located in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, about 70 kilometers north of the capital Tbilisi, it offers an ideal location for photography, picnics and relaxation in nature. In addition, there are opportunities for boat trips on the beautiful turquoise water. Zhinvali Reservoir combines natural beauty, cultural wealth and historical significance, making it an absolute must-see for travelers in Georgia.
Het Zhinvali-reservoir, ook wel bekend als het Jinvali-reservoir, is een prachtig kunstmatig meer in Georgië. Het bevindt zich in de regio Mtskheta-Mtianeti, ongeveer 70 kilometer ten noorden van de hoofdstad Tbilisi. Dit stuwmeer is een populaire toeristische bestemming vanwege zijn schitterende turquoise wateren en de schilderachtige omgeving van bergen en bossen. Het Zhinvali-reservoir werd in 1985 aangelegd door de bouw van de Zhinvali-dam op de rivier de Aragvi. Het belangrijkste doel van de dam en het reservoir is het leveren van drinkwater aan Tbilisi, elektriciteitsproductie en irrigatie. De dam is 102 meter hoog en vormt een essentieel onderdeel van de energie- en waterinfrastructuur van Georgië. Het gebied rond het reservoir wordt gekenmerkt door een adembenemend landschap van groene heuvels en hoge bergen. Het water zelf heeft een opvallende blauwe of turquoise tint, afhankelijk van de lichtval en het seizoen. In de buurt van het meer kun je wilde dieren spotten en genieten van wandelpaden die door de prachtige natuur lopen. Aan de oevers van het meer ligt het beroemde Ananuri-fort, een historische plek die dateert uit de 16e-17e eeuw. Het fort biedt niet alleen inzicht in de Georgische geschiedenis, maar ook een prachtig uitzicht over het meer. Binnen het Ananuri-complex bevindt zich een goed bewaard gebleven kerk met indrukwekkende stenen gravures en fresco’s. Het is een ideale plek voor fotografie, picknicks en ontspanning in de natuur, waardoor het een must-see bestemming is voor reizigers in Georgië.
The National Churches Trust describes St Mary's in Potterne as a “an Early English church of exceptional purity and austerity.”
A priest, and land held by the Bishop of Salisbury, was recorded at Potterne in Domesday Book of 1086, and in Victorian times, a 10th Century font was found on the site of the present day Church of England parish church of St Mary. It was built in the 13th century and has survived with little change, beyond work to the tower in the 15th century and restoration by Ewan Christian. Pevsner describes it as, “An Early English parish church of exceptional purity and indeed classicity” and linked this to the Bishops’ ownership of the manor.
The church is cruciform, with a substantial tower over the crossing, and original lancet windows. It is built of rubble stone, with ashlar to the upper tower. The south porch was added in the 14th century, and in the 15th the tower was made higher and given an elaborate battlement. Restoration in 1870–2 included re-roofing and the removal of galleries, and the stained glass is from various dates in that century.
Since the 11th century, the church has been linked to All Saints at West Lavington as tithes from both churches endowed a prebendary at Salisbury Cathedral. From 1967 the benefice was held in plurality with Worton and since 2017 the parish has been part of the Wellsprings benefice, which extends to Seend, Bulkington and Poulshot.
This description incorporates text from the English Wikipedia.
All Saints’ Church is in the Gloucestershire village of Down Ampney, where the composer Ralph Vaughan Williams grew up as son of the vicar, Arthur. All Saints’ is an ancient building that was founded by the Knights Templar in 1265. It lies on the edge of the village; its peripheral location was brought about when the centre of the village shifted north due to the effects of the bubonic plague.
Its prominent spire dates from the 14th century, although much of the church fabric seen today is the product of Victorian restoration work carried out in 1863. Today the church is a Grade I listed building.
Plaça del Pallol, Beautiful layer of history and spoila of ancient Rome. Beautiful medieval architecture build up, and in part of the Roman wall and castrum.
Walled city of Avila, probably the only walking trail that takes you along the perimeter of the city wall ramparts. Truly amazing the scale of preservation, great efforts of the town to upkeep such a stunning structure. Interesting history how the walls were kept from Slighting.
The Old Deanery in Wells Cathedral Close, now the Diocesan Offices of Bath and Wells. With 12th Century origins origins, the present building was largely rebuilt by Dean Gunthorpe, who was in office 1472-98, and then remodelled with south range, which is depicted here, with provided with new sash windows by Dean Bathurst in the late 17th Century. The gargoyles and Tudor rose motifs are perhaps of particular interest.
Untertorbrücke (Lower Gate Bridge) is a stone arch bridge that spans the Aare River at the easternmost point of the Enge peninsula in the city of Bern, Switzerland.
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The Abbey Church of St Mary the Virgin, Tewkesbury – commonly known as Tewkesbury Abbey – is located in the English county of Gloucestershire. A former Benedictine monastery, it is now a parish church. Considered one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in Britain, it has the largest Romanesque crossing tower in Europe. Tewkesbury had been a centre for worship since the 7th Century. A priory was established there in the 10th Century. The present building was started in the early 12th Century. It was unsuccessfully used as a sanctuary in the Wars of the Roses. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries, it became the parish church for the town. George Gilbert Scott led the Restoration of the building in the late 19th Century.
The churchmanship of the Abbey is strongly Anglo-Catholic.
This description incorporates text from the English Wikipedia.
Castle Carew, Pembrokeshire
Built in 1270 by Nicolas de Carew, Castle Carew is still owned by the same family today.
Stave churches are perhaps the most important all wooden architectural structures from the Medieval period. Where there were estimated to be over a thousand during the 12-14th centuries, there are only 28 remaining today.
The main barn doors from the interior of Frocester Court Medieval Estate Barn, Frocester nr. Stroud, Gloucestershire. On a drive back from a camera shop today I went through a beautiful village (Frocester) and noticed this barn, I knocked on the door of the Farmhouse and was warmly welcomed and allowed to visit the Barn in order to take some shots......apparently it is one of the better preserved medieval tithe barns in the country, built in the late 13th century, with roof timbers dated to 1525. The barn measures 186ft (68 metres) in length, 30ft (9m) wide and 36ft (11m) to the ridge (height), a truly wonderful building!! Zeiss ExoLens (Wide-Angle), Manfrotto Tripod, Hisy remote, edited in 'Photos on iMac and Snapseed on iPad Pro.
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A pleasant valley of the meandering Muráň river south of Jelšava has a significant landmark. You cannot overlook the strategically interesting hill above the village of Šivetice, on which a brick Romanesque church dedicated to St. Margaret of Antioch was built in the middle of the 13th century. Šivetice belonged to the Jelšava estate back then and from the 15th century on was administered by the Castle of Muráň. In the past, the village was known for its typical ceramics.
The church has the shape of a rotunda with an internal diameter of 11 m and is one of the largest structures with circular footprint in Central Europe. In addition to the primary sacral significance, it is assumed that the rotunda originally served as a watchtower, taking into consideration its location on a hill and its proximity of a castle (that no longer exists). During the 14th century, the interior of the church was divided into a nave and a chancel by a monumental pointed triumphal arch. Original Romanesque murals depicting scenes from the legend of St. Margaret were covered by gothic paintings with the same theme and complemented with scenes of the Passion Cycle. Like many other Gemer temples, the rotunda of Šivetice belonged in the 17th century to the Evangelical Lutheran church. In the 18th century, the church was partially rebuilt into Baroque style and the bell tower with the entrance gate was inserted into the stone wall. A cemetery is surrounding the church nowadays.
Dolbadarn Castle, Llanberis Pass, North Wales.
Dolbadarn Castle Coordinates.... 53.1166°N 4.1142°W
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Dolbadarn Castle is a fortification built by the Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great during the early 13th century, at the base of the Llanberis Pass, in northern Wales. The castle was important both militarily and as a symbol of Llywelyn's power and authority. The castle features a large stone keep, which historian Richard Avent considers "the finest surviving example of a Welsh round tower". In 1284 Dolbadarn was taken by Edward I, who removed some of its timbers to build his new castle at Caernarfon. The castle was used as a manor house for some years, before falling into ruin. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it was a popular destination for painters interested in Sublime and Picturesque landscapes. It is now owned by Cadw and managed as a tourist attraction, and is protected as a grade I listed building.
Dolbadarn Castle was built in either the 1220s or the 1230s by Llywelyn the Great, at the base of the Llanberis Pass, overlooking the lake of Llyn Padarn in northern Wales. Traditionally the Welsh princes had not constructed castles, instead using undefended palaces called llysoedd, or courts. From the late 11th century onwards, the Normans had advanced into Wales, taking lands in the north and establishing a band of occupied territory in the south called the Welsh Marches. During the 12th century, some timber and earthwork castles began to be built but in small numbers.
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The best thing I can do for a description of St Peter's in the Wiltshire village of Poulshot, near Devizes, is to copy the text of the Small Pilgrimage Places Network page about the church, which is repoduced with gratitude.
“St Peter’s Church lies in the vale of Seend, to the north of the Salisbury Plain. To truly appreciate the tranquil, peaceful atmosphere present within the St Peter’s, it requires a visit. There is an air of still and calm throughout the church. It is a simple, not large, stone church set apart from the village in the countryside. This makes it a quiet place, being surrounded by fields. Unlike many other historic churches, St Peter’s is a light place, with lots of sunlight, giving it a life giving and open feel. It is a place particularly suited for the Celtic services held there once a month on a Wednesday evening. Its unpretentious nature and peaceful atmosphere make it ideal for quiet contemplation and prayer. Its simplicity makes it a place to concentrate the mind and to centre oneself in the still calm.
“The oldest parts of the church, including the Nave, date to the 13th Century. It underwent considerable alterations in the 15th Century. A fire in the church in 1916 destroyed the main part of the nave roof which was subsequently rebuilt.
The church was built outside of the village and to this day remains set apart from the village. This was thought to be because of Plague fears, which link with the history of St Peter’s through the presence of Plague pits in the churchyard, denoted by the location of skull and crossbones set in the stone on one side of the church. This is a fascinating part of St Peter’s history, giving reason for why the main part of Poulshot is so distant from the church. The history of St Peter’s is also found in the presence of a dole stone in the corner of the churchyard on which alms and dole would have been distributed to those in need in the village.
“The churchyard is a picturesque place, with grassy verges and snowdrops in spring as well as other wildlife throughout the year. Situated where it is, it also has beautiful views of Salisbury plain and the countryside around.”