In a nearby town of Much Wenlock, we have the stunning remains of Wenlock Priory, an Anglo-Saxon monastery for Cluniac monks was founded here in about 680. The very impressive remains of this medieval priory reflects the Cluniac love of elaborate decoration & architecture.
It also contains a stunning topiary-filled cloister garden with impressively large, perfectly clipped topiaries which I love. My own modest topiary balls at home pale into insignificance ....
The wenlock-priory is maintained by English Heritage and is well worth a visit - the best time to visit for me is first thing in the morning before it gets busy because it just seems to reflect its monastic heritage so well when it is quiet ... it seems to revert to a place of great beauty & presence as it would have been all those centuries ago ....
Have a great Sunday everyone ....
Dee ♥
This is just so beautiful. I love old churches, ancient relics, ruins and anything else which partly stood standing through centuries. I'm in love with places like this. I wish one day I could visit more places like this.
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Thank you for your comment - the building is local & it is just so lovely, especially when it is quiet & atmospheric. Thank for for following - I look forward to your comments. Have a good day.
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