The fairies chapel by artaddict2
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Description
Taken today at Healey Dell Nature reserve. The trail is on a path high above the River Spodden at this point. the fairies chapel is accessable by descending a number of steps. The strange rock shapes and misty atmosphere make the folklore of wicked fairies, witches and robin hood almost plausible.
There was a 17th century Woolen Mill that once stood in the surrounding area, chosen purposely to make use of the water-power. The Mill was know locally in Lancashire dialect as
"Th'owd Mill i'th Thrutch"
On the river bank there is an old waterwheel pit,derelict stone "fulling tanks" and remains of sulpher cellers. The cloth being manufactured was Wool and not cotton at all, in order to make it wearable it was finished through a process known as Fulling, this changed the weave from a very loose knit to a dense, closely woven material.
In the background to the picture lies a 105feet high and 200feet in legth, disused Viaduct taking the Rochdale to Bacup railway-line.
All information was gained from The Healey Dell Trail guide.
Thanks for all you kind comments and support, and I am feeling much better.
Comments (53)
ElizaB
very beautiful capture and very informative narrative,,,excellent
yemena
Thats Great :-)
Meisiekind
Alan - this is a breathtaking capture. Your POV, compo, light and capturing of the flow of the water are spot on. What an excellent image my friend! Well done! xx
amlondono
Impressive capture ! A fave , Ana
debz
Excellent capture Alan! Thanks for sharing!
SapUS59
fantastic place and excellent capture my friend, great work !!
jparlay
simply splendid. the photo draws your eyes nicely up the river, discovering what lies behind. a real treat, thank you
dorothylee
Love the composition and POV. What a lovely capture of this beautiful location!
Maya06
wonderful image, great work!!!!
Janiss
Really splendid. Such marvelous colors and POV Alan!
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.
tennesseecowgirl
fantastic photo... great depth in this.
rockstrider
Crystal clear water surounded by beautiful greens! Excellent capture Alan!!
dhanco
What a magical place and history of it. Wonderful capture and thank you for sharing.
DarkStormCrow
Excellent photography and scene, outstanding POV , nicely done...
PD154
Excellent controlled blur on the water, and a really nice all round capture!
KarmaSong
Excellent treatment of the water element in this enchanting and gorgeous capture. A great photograph indeed! Bravo!
Optiramma
Robin Hood indeed! Splendid shot, Addict!
beachzz
Oh yes, I can imagine all sorts of interesting creatures here, what a beautiful sight!!
jocko500
a wonderful land full of history
Fred255
Great photo Alan! Looks like you have mastered that new camera!
Ionel
Great capture, Alan!
LudyMelltSekher
Hello my dear friend, WHAT DIVINE !!!,Precious photography, Impressive!! Congratulations !! A million stars **** Happy Tuesday.Hug in Your heart.Luminous Blessings.Ludy Sorry to have that to write the same thing in English to all, but are few the words that I have in English to say
DanB-Creations
Very beautiful capture. It's a very nice work!
Cytisus
Stunning capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MrsRatbag
A truly magical capture -- well done!
Mad-Mike
WOW!!! Alan this is a very nice capture of this pretty place!!! and thanmks for all that info! very cool!
babuci
Such a wonderful place and you captured a best of it.
auntietk
Wonderful capture! So many interesting things to see. Beautiful work!
MrsLubner
A stunning pov! And the softness of the water is really splendid!