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Discovering Albion – Day 3: Mud and Earthworks

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We left Chester in search of lunch… oh yes, that had only been the morning, but what a morning! A wonderful start to our holiday research trip and in perfect weather too, which was a bit of a relief. I … Continue reading →

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Solstice of the Moon: What on earth…

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“…is that?!”I immediately went into ‘there has to be somewhere to park’ mode. You don’t just drive past a humungous mound without stopping…not when it is so very obviously man-made. And especially not when there are two of them. And … Continue reading →

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Going West: Kilpeck Castle

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Why does a tiny village like Kilpeck hold such a fabulous church? Because once it wasn’t a small, forgotten place, but the seat of nobility and, according to the information board, parts of the castle still remained. We left the … Continue reading →

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Dreaming Stones: “Upon the earth…”

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Our morning began with an early meditation upon the hillside, turning our attention to the light, both in literal and symbolic terms. It was a moment to drink in the beauty of the land as a ‘false dawn’ opened a … Continue reading →

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The church with the castle

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Sue Vincent

After leaving Somerton church. we felt obliged to stop for a drink and absorb what we had seen. Some of the symbolism will be being mulled over for some time. but on a hot summer’s day, there is no better … Continue reading →

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