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Wikipedia: Torresotto is the name commonly given to the low towers overlooking the enclosures of city walls. The construction of the outer city walls commenced towards the end of the 12th century. Strada San Vitale, which has been documented since at least 1159, connected Bologna with Ravenna and the salt mines of Cervia.
A wooden peg used to fasten pieces of wood together. They had the advantage of not causing decay around metal fasteners. Much used in wooden shipbuilding as they gripped the planks tighter as they absorbed water.
12 th century church in Drazovce, Slovakia. Due to light smog of near big city the star trails are not as expected to be.
."Ely's special glory was built by ALan de Walsingham to replace the Norman tower which fell in 1322. The main timbers are oak trees 63 feet x 2 ft. 7 inches x 3 ft. 4 inches." Vintage postcard, ca. 1967.
Ely Cathedral ties with Durham Cathedral for the Best British Cathedral award in my book!