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Basingwerk Abbey, North Wales (or its Welsh title: Abaty Dinas Basing)
When visiting old ruins like this I often wonder how it would have looked during its working life and what sort of activities would have been undertaken in and around it. In another train of thought I wonder what the people living in these buildings, all those centuries ago, would think if they could see them today. Would the old monks whose world revolved around the monastic life be dismayed by the shell of its former self that it is today or would they be far more philosophical about it?
Basingwerk Abbey was founded in 1131 by Ranulf, earl of Chester, as a 'daughter' of Savigny Abbey in western Normandy. In 1147, however, the Savigniac order merged with the Cistercians, and in 1157 Basingwerk was affiliated with Buildwas in Shropshire, also a former Savigniac house. Much of the plan at Basingwerk follows the standard Cistercian layout.
Only a little of the 12th-century walling apparently survives, around the cloister and in the east range. Much of the fabric visible today, including the church, dates from the early 13th century, when the buildings were generally refurbished and extended.
The life of the abbey came to an end with Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries. The roof of the abbey went to Cilcain church and the majestic Jesse Window went to the church at Llanrhaeadr-yng-Ngheinmeirch.
Thanks for looking and any comments and critique are more than welcome and valued!!
Comments (26)
ElizaB
great capture and interesting background notes
Fred255
Really like the POV and the deep colours. This photo works.
JeffG7BRJ
Wonderful historic ruins Carl and interesting information, he has a lot to answer for has Old Henry, the buildings that he ruined is beyond comprehension. Excellent capture. Bravo!!!!!
Janiss
Splendid colors and light... gorgeous capture my friend!
busi2ness
Oh man its sickening to see any building fall into disrepair like this, sigh. Well captured against the excellent sky backdrop.
delaorden_ojeda
Beautiful country !, a place I would love to visit, great composition, excelent pov and superb colors, bravo my friend !
lior
Excellent POV and depth: superb landscape!>Fav
tennesseecowgirl
lovely colors ..... love the history you included..
bclaytonphoto
I love these old ruins..I'm just not to sure about the compo here..nothing technically wrong..it just doesn't jump out at me..Hope you understand what I'm trying to say..Still a cool shot..
MrsRatbag
These are lovely evocative ruins...very well captured!
Thiur
Lovely combination of the sky, grass and the ruins! I love the colors! Very well done!
BibbyBear
I really like this capture Carl and although not the more "obvious" POVs of perhaps a straight down perspective shot or a diagonal, across the picture shot, your POV in my opinion, allows a more speculative view - I'm not sure if it conforms to the dreaded rule of thirds however, you have certainly created a scene of thirds by breaking up the picture with the walls, grass and sky. Having the extra grass on the left also adds more colour with that lush greenery and the tree-lined horizon leading the eye comfortably to the perfect blue sky with lovely fluffy clouds yet the sky being clear over the ruins themselves, doesn't distract from seeing the stunning details in the textures of the stones. A marvellously thought out composition and having personally been to these ruins (spending much of my early childhood climbing these walls!), you have created a scene that truly represents the atmosphere found there and I find myself almost entranced. An excellent capture that my eyes just want to continue to wander! Hugs Chrissy xox
fredster66
Fantastic Carl. Striking details and an amazing sky. Very well done!
ledwolorz
Fantastic colors and light.Wonderful photo.
danob
Our history and heritage is so full of such wonderful places.. And your thoughts are in tune with the scene.. I enjoyed also reading about that.
amlondono
Excellent capture oh historic ruins ! Ana
cmolsen2002
I love the contrasts here; the warm coloured stone, against that cold looking sky, and the general sense of age and ruin amongst the new, healthy young grass! Love it!
auntietk
Wonderful capture! The stones have such a lovely color and warmth to them. Beautiful!
aljaysart
Beautiful capture Carl i love these old ruins, if you come down south to pembrokeshire theres loads of them, excellent well done.
mickuk50
maybe my inexperience talking here carl but i see nothing wrong with the composition .just because a pic does
nt jump out at doesnt mean there is no interest value .i personally find this image interesting to look at and with the narrative backgound makes up for any jumping out this pic should of done :o)..excellent work mickHendesse
Fantastic ruins, excellent captured. Magnificent colours and details. Thanks for the infos too!
vlaaitje
what a wonderful place, fantastic ruins...and well captured....I like the gorgeous blue sky as well....I wish I could explore that area....who knows I will....
MaraP
Wonderful composition and place!!
moochagoo
A very romantic view !
Richardphotos
I think along the lines of you about the people that lived out their daily life's and walked in your same foot steps.excellent capture
junge1
Superb!