Valle Crucis Abbey v4
by Ian Mitchell
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Valle Crucis Abbey v4
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Ian Mitchell
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Photograph - Photography
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Valle Crucis Abbey is a Cistercian abbey located in Llantysilio in Denbighshire, Wales. More formally the Abbey Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Valle Crucis it is known in Welsh both as Abaty Glyn Egwestl and Abaty Glyn y Groes, The abbey was built in 1201. The Abbey consisted of the church plus several adjoining out buildings which enclosed a square courtyard. The church itself ran West to East in the traditional cruciform style, today much of the original church is ruined, though the west end front wall survives, including the masonry of the rose window.
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November 30th, 2013
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Lois Bryan
Ian, this is so beautiful ... fantastic detail ... lovely colors!!!! You really captured this at the perfect tie of day, and time of year!!! WOW!!! I loved reading the history you included, too!! l/a
Deb Halloran
Ian, This is so beautiful. Fantastic textures..love the stonework in the Abbey. Gorgeous color and light..well done! v/f
Meg Shearer
Fantastic composition--I feel as though I'm being drawn into the scene. And the light and shadow are marvelous! Gorgeous work Ian! VF!!!!
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