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'Roche Abbey'

Founded in the 12th century as a monastry of the Cistercian order, Roche Abbey was once home to 50 monks and 100 lay brothers.

Despite the monastry being supressed in 1538, and most of the buildings dismantled, the soaring early Gothic transepts of this Cistercian monastery still survive to their original height and are ranked in importance with the finest early Gothic architecture in Britain. The ruins are now also the centrepiece of a beautifully designed landscape.

Captured using the Sony 'Ultra Wide Converter VCL-ECU2' - attached to the prime 16mm lens - giving an extra wide angle of 12mm..= 18mm in 35mm equivalent.
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7 comments

Amelia said:

This shows the glory of the abbey so beautifully.
2 years ago

David G Johnson replied to Amelia:

There is very little of the Abbey remaining as you can see.. but it is interesting to follow the history as one looks around... // Thanks for comment - and Best wishes Amelia - from > Dj.
2 years ago

Nicolas Mertens said:

Nice place, beautiful pictures. I like this way of showing no shadows.
2 years ago

David G Johnson replied to Nicolas Mertens:

Gotcha'... thanks Nicolas'... it was a dull - thick cloud and cold day - hence no shadows - unlike where you are no doubt .// Cheers for taking a look see'..... keep well - and Cheers' from > Dj.
2 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Impressive ruins.
2 years ago ( translate )

David G Johnson replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thanks Jaap'... have a good week and Keep well .// Dj.
2 years ago ( translate )

Patrick Brandy said:

Magnifique ses ruines merci pour l'info bon week-end
23 months ago ( translate )