Tag Archives: carved stone

Discovering Albion – day 8: Dead Locks and Angels

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Sue Vincent

We followed the Beadle in silence into the church, grateful for the history he was giving us about the place, as much for the information as for the fact that we had the chance to gather our wandering wits. I … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Photography, scotland road trip, travel | Tagged Aberlady, Canova, carved stone, High Cross, stained glass, Wemyss | Leave a comment

Solstice of the Moon: the Battle Stone

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Sue Vincent

The road carried us towards Forres, on the way to Inverness. We were, fairly predictably, on the trail of a stone. Not just any stone, though, this one is rather special. It is also quite a large one…though quite how … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient sites, historic sites, Photography, Scotland, scotland road trip, Solstice of the Moon, Stuart France and Sue Vincent, symbolism | Tagged archaeology, art, carved stone, celtic cross, Forres, history, Inverness, Pictish symbol stones | 6 Comments

Time Travelling: Monumental memories

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Sue Vincent

We could not leave Breedon on the Hill without mention of the Shirley family who left their mark on the little church in no uncertain terms. In fact, as soon as you enter the nave, your eye is immediately drawn … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient sites, Art, Churches, History, Photography, Stuart France and Sue Vincent | Tagged 16th and 17th century memorials, archaeology, breedon on the hill, cadaver tomb, carved stone, Church of SSs Mary and Hardulph, Shirley family, tomb | 23 Comments

Time travelling: Fantastic beasts and where to find them…

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Sue Vincent

The reason I had long wanted to take my companion to the church at Breedon on the Hill was carved in stone. On my first ‘accidental visit’, I had been astounded by a collection of cross shafts tucked away in … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient sites, Art, Churches, Don and Wen, dragons, History, Photography | Tagged angel, Anglo-Saxon art, archaeology, breedon on the hill, carved stone, Church of SSs Mary and Hardulph | 46 Comments

Circles Beyond Time – Warmth by Helen Jones

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Journey to Ambeth: This is the continued account of my weekend away with The Silent Eye. Please click here for part one, part two and part three. We all gathered around the stone, everyone agreeing that it looked … Continue reading →