Category Archives: Churches

Dreaming Stones: The Church and the Stone

Posted on July 29, 2020 by

We had spotted the ruined church as we drove down through Kilmuir and into Dunvegan, earmarking the place for a visit on the way back. Not only was there a church, but a standing stone behind it too… and a … Continue reading →

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Dreaming Stones: Dusk in the kirkyard…

Posted on July 14, 2020 by

We gathered for the first evening of the weekend workshop. On the banks of the River Spey, we were introduced to some of the concepts we would be working with over the weekend before we were led into Inverallan burial … Continue reading →

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Dreaming Stones ~ Into the Highlands

Posted on July 13, 2020 by

We had pumped up the still-deflating tyre once again before leaving Kinross. In spite of all assurances by the mechanic, there was obviously some kind of problem and the winding roads of the Highlands are unforgiving. It was to be … Continue reading →

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Finding joy…

Posted on July 12, 2020 by

““And then, right on cue as it were, in walks our angel.” “Oh, you mean the old woman with the radiant face and sparkly eyes.” “Ah ha, you see, even you noticed her radiant face, bit of a giveaway that … Continue reading →

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A Thousand Miles of History XXXXV: The Knights Come Down to Drink…

Posted on July 8, 2020 by

We had already been sidetracked by St Edwold’s tiny church, but we were definitely on our way home now. Except, we thought that as we were passing, it would be a pity not to visit the little village of Sutton … Continue reading →

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A Thousand Miles of History XXXXIV: The Smallest of Churches

Posted on July 7, 2020 by

We were up bright and early for the final day of our journey home. We drove once more to Cerne Abbas, finding the village almost deserted and the church just being opened by the old gentleman who is the Keeper … Continue reading →

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IndieAni Bones and the Squeaky Hobbit

Posted on July 6, 2020 by

It was the day they took me looking for the Ent and the Thunder Stone… they’d promised me three sites and they only ended up finding two. That’s all well and good, ‘cause it means we’ll have to trot back … Continue reading →

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A Thousand Miles of History XXXVIII: The Balance of Power…

Posted on July 1, 2020 by

The church in St Cleer may be dedicated to St Clarus, the missionary saint who fled to France to escape the importunate advances of an amorous noblewoman, but at first glance, that seemed to be one of the few nods … Continue reading →

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A Thousand Miles of History XXXV: The Templars and the Lawless Church…

Posted on June 28, 2020 by

Our hotel the previous night had been just off the main highway across Bodmin Moor… a perfectly good modern road that would take us where we wanted to be by a fast and direct route. We were never going to … Continue reading →

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A Thousand Miles of History XXV: Going In…

Posted on June 18, 2020 by

The church of St Sennen did not disappoint. It has a cosy feel; a still, silent haven from the elements and the constant motion of the sea. I wondered how many women had taken refuge here in prayer over the … Continue reading →

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