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The small market town of Shipston-on-Stour is situated in South Warwickshire about nine miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. The town's name derives from being known in ancient times as 'Sheep-wash-Town'. Shipston was for a long time an important sheep market town and after the demand for local wool began to diminish the town continued to flourish thanks to the opening in 1836 of a branch line from the horse-powered tramway built a decade before to link Stratford with Moreton-in-Marsh. The line became a modern railway in 1889.
Shipston is on the old main road between Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford and from the 1600s to the 1800s was a staging place for stagecoaches. The dominant building on the former main road is the 15th century west tower of the Grade II*-listed Church of St Edmund. The remainder of the church was rebuilt in 1855, designed in the 14th century style by the renowned church architect G E Street.
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.
From the 11th century, the church had 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.
Potterne is a village with a population of 1,544 (2021), 2 miles/3 km south of the Wiltshire market town of Devizes.
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Metekhi Church, one of the most iconic landmarks in Tbilisi, is located on a cliff overlooking the Mtkvari Kura River and offers a beautiful view of the old town. This church plays an important role in the history and religious life of Georgia. Metekhi Church dates back to the 5th century, during the time of King Vakhtang I Gorgasali, the founder of Tbilisi. Metekhi Church has a deep religious significance. According to legend, it is the place where St. Shushanik, one of the earliest Christian martyrs of Georgia, was buried. The church served as an important center of the Georgian Orthodox faith throughout the centuries. Situated at a strategic point above the river, Metekhi Church has also played a military role. The fortress that was originally part of the complex served as a defense against raids. The location of the church made it possible to guard both the city and the river crossings. The church is a classic example of medieval Georgian architecture, with a simple, cruciform design and a dome. The stone facades are simple but elegant, with carefully carved decorations and windows. Next to the church is an imposing statue of King Vakhtang I Gorgasali on horseback, overlooking the city. This monument pays tribute to the founder of Tbilisi and reinforces the historical importance of the site.
Metekhi Church in Tbilis - Georgia i is an important symbol of Georgian history and religion. With its rich past, strategic location, and impressive architecture, the church offers a unique glimpse into Georgia's heritage and remains a source of pride for the people of Tbilisi. The park next to the church is a serene and green oasis overlooking the Mtkvari River, making it a favorite spot for both locals and tourists.
De Metekhi-kerk, een van de meest iconische bezienswaardigheden in Tbilisi, ligt op een klif met uitzicht op de rivier de Mtkvari Kura en biedt een prachtig uitzicht op de oude stad. Deze kerk speelt een belangrijke rol in de geschiedenis en het religieuze leven van Georgië. De Metekhi-kerk stamt uit de 5e eeuw, ten tijde van koning Vakhtang I Gorgasali, de stichter van Tbilisi. De Metekhi-kerk heeft een diepe religieuze betekenis. Volgens de legende is het de plaats waar St. Shushanik, een van de vroegste christelijke martelaren van Georgië, werd begraven. De kerk diende door de eeuwen heen als een belangrijk centrum voor het Georgisch-orthodoxe geloof. Gelegen op een strategisch punt boven de rivier, heeft de Metekhi-kerk ook een militaire rol gespeeld. De vesting die oorspronkelijk deel uitmaakte van het complex, diende als een verdediging tegen invallen. De ligging van de kerk maakte het mogelijk om zowel de stad als de rivierovergangen te bewaken. De kerk is een klassiek voorbeeld van middeleeuwse Georgische architectuur, met een eenvoudig, kruisvormig ontwerp en een koepel. De stenen gevels zijn sober, maar elegant, met zorgvuldig uitgehouwen decoraties en vensters. Naast de kerk staat een imposant standbeeld van koning Vakhtang I Gorgasali te paard, dat uitkijkt over de stad. Dit monument is een eerbetoon aan de stichter van Tbilisi en versterkt het historische belang van de locatie. Het park naast de kerk in Tbilisi is een serene en groene oase die uitkijkt over de rivier de Kura, waardoor het een geliefde plek is voor zowel lokale bewoners als toeristen.
O portal românico da Igreja de San Román, em Cirauqui (Navarra), c. 1200, exemplifica a influência mourisca através dos seus arcos polilobados. Integrada numa estrutura que funcionava também como fortaleza, a igreja, construída em pedra no século XIII e ampliada nos séculos XVI e XVII, apresenta uma rica decoração escultórica no portal e arquivoltas, com motivos geométricos, vegetais e figurativos (cabeças humanas, leões, grifos). Situada no ponto mais alto da vila, San Román constitui um marco paisagístico e histórico de Cirauqui, local importante na rota de Santiago, outrora servida por um hospital de peregrinos.
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Bryggen is a historic harbour district in Bergen, one of North Europe’s oldest port cities on the west coast of Norway which was established as a centre for trade by the 12th century.
In 1350 the Hanseatic League established a “Hanseatic Office” in Bergen. They gradually acquired ownership of Bryggen and controlled the trade in stockfish from Northern Norway through privileges granted by the Crown. The Hanseatic League established a total of four overseas Hanseatic Offices, Bryggen being the only one preserved today.
St Michael at Hildesheim is one of the most important Medieval churches in the history of architecture. Built in "Early-Romanesque style" during the Ottonian times, between 1001 and 1033.
It has been on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list since 1985.
El castell de Montségur, és un antic castell fortificat dels Catars, reconstruït l'any 1206, però remodelat a finals del segle XIII, les restes del qual es troben a la localitat francesa de Montségur, al departament de l'Arieja.
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Typical timber framing, often seen in medieval buildings across Europe, is characterized by a construction method where a wooden framework is visible. Wooden beams and posts create a skeleton structure, and the spaces between them are filled with materials like wattle and daub, plaster, or bricks. This building style highlights the wooden framework, giving it a rustic and distinctive appearance. Timber framing is especially common in countries such as Germany, France, and England, and is often associated with charming historical villages and towns.
Bryggen is a historic harbour district in Bergen, one of North Europe’s oldest port cities on the west coast of Norway which was established as a centre for trade by the 12th century.
In 1350 the Hanseatic League established a “Hanseatic Office” in Bergen. They gradually acquired ownership of Bryggen and controlled the trade in stockfish from Northern Norway through privileges granted by the Crown. The Hanseatic League established a total of four overseas Hanseatic Offices, Bryggen being the only one preserved today.
This sublime octagonal space, located in the East Cloister of the Abbey, was built under Henry III around 1250. It was originally used as a meeting place for the Benedictine monks who oversaw the running of the abbey and its church. The King’s Great Council, predecessor of the English Parliament, first met here in 1257 and, after its formation in the 14th century, the House of Commons usually met here until the reign of Henry VIII.
By the 18th century the medieval stained glass that originally filled the windows had been lost in the course of various transformations the Chapter House had undergone. New windows that were added in the 19th century were severely damaged during bombing raids in 1941. After the war English stained glass artist, Joan Howson, was commissioned to restore the windows. She set what remained of the Victorian glass into alternate windows (left, right and centre in the photo). In the other two windows seen here she created new designs consisting of coats of arms set into clear glass panes. In the southwest window (to the right of the window on the far right of the photo) she set images relating to the Second World War.
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Nave central da Sé de Lamego, templo de origem medieval reconstruído no século XVIII. A estrutura apresenta colunas e arcos de influência maneirista e barroca, destacando-se a abóbada pintada por Nicolau Nasoni, com representações decorativas e simbólicas. O altar-mor exibe talha dourada e uma tela representando a Assunção da Virgem.
Pointing my camera upward in Bourges Cathedral, I captured the moment when light filtered through the ancient stained glass illuminated the ribbed vaults. The gothic architecture creates a mesmerizing pattern of light and stone, emphasizing the spiritual elevation of the space.
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Dariali Monastery Complex is a beautiful Georgian monastery complex located in the Dariali Gorge, close to the border between Georgia and Russia. This monastery is located on the Georgian side of the famous Georgian Military Highway, in the dramatic mountain landscape of the Greater Caucasus. Near the town of Stepantsminda. Construction began in 2005 and was completed in the following years. Traditional Georgian Orthodox architecture, with stone facades, a large bell tower and golden domes. The monastery is inhabited by monks and serves as a spiritual and cultural center. The Dariali Gorge has always played a strategic role as a gateway between Russia and Georgia and was defended by fortifications since ancient times. The monastery is an impressive stop for travelers on their way to Kazbegi Stepantsminda and offers a serene atmosphere amidst the rugged nature of the Caucasus.
The Dariali Monastery Complex is located in the Dariali Valley of Georgia, at the foot of the Greater Caucasus Mountains. It is located near the border with Russia. The complex was originally built as a strategic site, both religious and defensive. The location is of historical importance due to its control over the important passage through the Caucasus, which was used for trade routes and military movements between Georgia and the areas north of the mountains. Thus, the monastery served not only as a spiritual center, but also as a fortress for protection against incursions. The Dariali Monastery Complex has a rich history, dating back to the early Middle Ages, and it remains a symbolic site for the Georgian Orthodox Church.
Het Dariali Monastery Complex is een prachtig Georgisch kloostercomplex gelegen in de Dariali-kloof, vlak bij de grens tussen Georgië en Rusland. Dit klooster ligt aan de Georgische kant van de beroemde Georgian Military Highway, in een dramatisch berglandschap van de Grote Kaukasus. Nabij de stad Stepantsminda. De bouw begon in 2005 en werd in de daaropvolgende jaren voltooid. Traditionele Georgisch-orthodoxe bouwstijl, met stenen gevels, een grote klokkentoren en gouden koepels. Het klooster wordt bewoond door monniken en fungeert als een spiritueel en cultureel centrum. De Dariali-kloof heeft altijd een strategische rol gespeeld als toegangspoort tussen Rusland en Georgië en werd al in de oudheid verdedigd door vestingwerken. Het klooster is een indrukwekkende stop voor reizigers op weg naar Kazbegi Stepantsminda en biedt een serene sfeer te midden van de ruige natuur van de Kaukasus.
The church was constructed in the early 14th century. It was preceded by one built in timber on a pagan place of trade and worship. The wooden belfry is from 1624, replacing an older structure. Parts of the timber in the belfry dates from the 13th century and might originate from the first church.
Just been back to Gloucester Cathedral today, while doing some standard iPhone Panoramas in the cloisters I had an idea.....this is the result....I hope you like it....I thought it would make a nice change.. not an easy handheld shot, but hopefully worth it, even though there's a problem with the ceiling area on the right hand side of the image. I think I'll try and build some sort of rig for the Tripod and go back and have another go..... gently tickled in Snapseed on iPad Pro.
The beautiful cathedral, Bishops Palace and Gardens at Wells, Somerset, England. There has been a church on this site since 700 AD with the cathedral being built 1175 AD.
The beautiful cathedral, Bishops Palace and Gardens at Wells, Somerset, England. There has been a church on this site since 700 AD with the cathedral being built 1175 AD.
When heavy rain made it impossible to hike, we decided to visit Haut-Kœnigsbourg Castle. The castle has a rich history that goes back more than 800 years. It was originally built in the 12th century by the Hohenstaufen family and served as a strategic fortress, controlling important trade routes in the region. The castle sits on a high hill overlooking the Upper Rhine Plain, offering expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The stronghold was destroyed during the Thirty Years' War in 1633 by Swedish troops and lay in ruins for centuries. In the early 20th century, the German Emperor Wilhelm II restored the castle to reinforce German heritage in Alsace. The restoration, completed between 1900 and 1908 by architect Bodo Ebhardt, rebuilt the castle in a medieval style, blending historical accuracy with some creative touches. Despite the creative touches, we truly enjoyed the morning we spent there - Haut-Kœnigsbourg Castle, Orschwiller, Alsace Region, France
No Caminho Francês de Santiago, a aproximação a Viana (Navarra) oferece uma paisagem dominada por campos secos e a estrada que leva os peregrinos até esta localidade histórica. O painel de entrada marca a transição para um espaço urbano após quilómetros de caminhada pelo interior navarro. Viana, fundada em 1219, é um ponto estratégico no percurso jacobeu, conhecido pelo seu património medieval e ambiente acolhedor para os peregrinos.
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.”
St George’s Church in Brailes in south Warwickshire is Grade I-listed and is locally called "The Cathedral of the Feldon" – the field land south of the River Avon. The foundations date from the 12th century while the south aisle of this Grade I-listed church was added in about 1280. It is the oldest part of the present church building.
The western part of the south arcade was added in about 1330-40 when the nave seems to have been extended westwards to its present length of six bays. At the same time the clerestory was added to the nave and the chancel was rebuilt with its present Decorated Gothic east window. With its reticulated tracery this is regarded as the church's masterpiece.
The north aisle may also be 14th century, but rebuilding and alterations in 1649 and 1879 have obscured the evidence for its original appearance. In the 15th century an additional window was inserted in the south wall of the chancel. Simon Jenkins considers St George's to be one of England's Thousand Best Churches.
This ornate side chapel perhaps provides the best idea of what the rest of the church might have looked like in pre-Reformation days. The screen is modern. A detailed description of the interior can be found at www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/northants/vol3/pp218-226.
Fan vaulting in the south choir aisle of Peterborough Cathedral, executed by the famous John Wastell around 1500.
Peterborough Cathedral, properly the Cathedral Church of St Peter, St Paul and St Andrew – also known as Saint Peter's Cathedral is the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Peterborough, dedicated to Saint Peter, Saint Paul and Saint Andrew, whose statues look down from the three high gables of the famous West Front. Although it was founded in the Anglo-Saxon period, its architecture is mainly Norman, following a rebuilding in the 12th century. With Durham and Ely cathedrals, it is one of the most important 12th-century buildings in England to have remained largely intact, despite extensions and restoration.
Peterborough Cathedral is known for its imposing Early English Gothic West Front (façade) which, with its three enormous arches, is without architectural precedent and with no direct successor. The appearance is slightly asymmetrical, as one of the two towers that rise from behind the façade was never completed (the tower on the right as one faces the building), but this is only visible from a distance.
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On the Geghard Monastery complex is a masoleum known as the zhamatun. It was hewn in 1283, and is a roughly square chamber cut into the rock, with deeply cut reliefs in the walls. The eastern wall, depicted here, is full of beautiful stonecarving of human figures, crosses, and variations on the Tree of Life.
Geghard Monastery is the jewel of Armenia’s tourist crown and deservedly so. It is cut into the cliffs that tower above it in the dramatic Azat River Gorge and so, above it, are around two dozen tiny rock chapels. It is almost like a Hollywood set for a Tolkien epic, except it is far too real for that.
The monastery was founded in the 4th century, according to tradition by Gregory the Illuminator. Although recorded as being well appointed Late Antiquity, it was destroyed by Arabs in the 10th Century. So the current building dates from 1215, along with its wonderful stone-carvings, and inscriptions on the site indicating it was becoming more active from the 1160s. Earthquakes also did it plenty of damage over the centuries; but it thrives again in the 2020s.
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A Igreja Românica de Moreira de Rei, também conhecida como Igreja de Santa Marinha, é um exemplo notável da arquitetura religiosa em Portugal, refletindo influências românicas e góticas. Localizada na aldeia de Moreira de Rei, no concelho de Trancoso, esta igreja remonta aos séculos XII ou XIII e é classificada como Monumento Nacional desde 1932.
A necrópole de Moreira de Rei é considerada a maior necrópole medieval da Península Ibérica e uma das mais significativas da Europa, com cerca de 700 sepulturas antropomórficas escavadas na rocha. Este local proto-cristão é um testemunho da vida e das práticas funerárias da época, atraindo a atenção de arqueólogos e investigadores. Recentemente, foram realizados trabalhos de escavação e requalificação na área, que visam preservar este importante património e criar um centro interpretativo para visitantes.
The beautiful Northamptonshire village of Geddington is perhaps best known for having the finest remaining Eleanor Cross (pictured). The monument dates from 1294 when the crosses were raised as a memorial by Edward I (1239–1307) to his late wife, Eleanor of Castile (1244–1290). There were originally 12 monuments, one in each resting place of the funeral procession as they travelled from near Lincoln, where she died, to Westminster Abbey. Three now remain; the other two being in Hardingstone (near Northampton) and Waltham Cross. Charing Cross in London was an Eleanor Cross, but no-one now knows its original whereabouts.
The nave of Holy Trinity, Cookham. The tracery in the east window is 19th Century, but it is in early 14th Century jambs. Perhaps the pièce de résistance of the church is its early 14th Century wooden beam roof, overlooking a five-bay nave of the same date.
Holy Trinity is the parish church for the Berkshire village of Cookham, and is particularly associated with the artist Sir Stanley Spencer. It is part of the Church of England’s Diocese of Oxford.
Holy Trinity is a Grade II* listed building containing several significant monuments. Although the earliest stone church building may have existed from 750, and there was a Saxon monastery here by the 8th Century, the earliest identifiable part of the current church is the Lady Chapel, built in the late 12th Century on the site of the cell of a female anchorite who lived next to the church. It was extended and improved several times between then and the reformation, with the tower added around 1500. It was “restored” by our Victorian friends in 1860.
Cookham (pop. 5,200) is located between Maidenhead and High Wycombe in the outer reaches of London's commuter belt. It is particularly famous as the home of artist Sir Stanley Spencer; the village and its people were the predominant subjects of his work, often transmogrified into Biblical themes and scenes. Kenneth Grahame, who lived in one of the village's sub-hamlets as a child, is said to have been inspired by the River Thames at Cookham to write The Wind in the Willows. In 2011, The Daily Telegraph deemed Cookham Britain's second richest village.
O portal românico da igreja de São Pedro, em Leiria, destaca-se pelas suas arquivoltas decoradas com motivos esculpidos e pelas colunas encimadas por capitéis ornamentados. Esta igreja, construída no século XII, é um dos poucos exemplares da arquitetura românica na região, testemunhando a importância histórica e religiosa do local.
The chancel of 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.
The chancel arch, bits of which are visible in the upper corners of this shot, is, along with the font, one of the only survivors from an older building on the same site dating to around 1220.
The crowning glory of the church undoubtedly the fine vaulting with carved bosses in the six-bay chancel. Pevsner likened these to the the aisles of Bristol Cathedral.
Restoration was carried out in 1864 and 1900.