Altarnon by danob
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The start of a few images from Cornwall this is at the edge of Bodmin Moor with its recently restored Packhorse Bridge
Altarnun's old moorstone church, known as 'The Cathedral, of the Moors' because of its size, is dedicated to St Nonna, mother of St. David of Wales. It is with this reference that Tonkin states, 'It is obvious to anyone, that the name of this parish can signify no other than an alter or church dedicated to St. Nunne, which St. Nunne, being in some accounts called Naunita or Nannites, and in other Novita, is said to have been the daughter of an earl of Cornwall, and mother of St. David the famous archbishop of Menevia, from him called St. David's. While obvious to Tonkin, Carew in his Survey of Cornwall speculated that the name derived from the Altar of St. Nun's pool in the parish, as heretofore it was much frequented for the cure of mad people. Yet Hals conceived the word Altar as Alter, as a previous chapel pertaining to nuns or nunnery was once there and it had been converted to a vicarage church; thus Alter - Nun or Nunnery. Take your pick as to the origin of the name Altarnun.
Comments (62)
what a beautiful place Danny....I can imagine that you had a great time there....excellent shot
Beautiful place
What an idyllic view, and thanks for the history tale!
This is old!!! Great shot!!
~W~O~W~ FABULOUS SHOT
excellent capture of this wonderful scene.very beautiful architecture. !!!!!!!!! #:O)!!!!!!!!
this image gives me a wonderful feeling of relax ... I love it!
Really such a beautiful and idyllic place! Love the architecture and vegetation .. most excellent shot!
Super capture. Weldone. BRAVOS!!!
Beautiful scene. Bravo!
Beautifully composed photo!
Excellent shot Daniel....!! Have a very balanced composition....!! Depth and perspective splendid...!!
Proper job! my friend, way to go
I have Bathed in this Pool....but, it Cured Me not....muuuuuuuuuah!....sights such as this bring out the Village Idiot in Me...and it is more soothing than My Happy Pills....manly hugz
Excellent image, Danny!!!
To this place My soul An eternity
Nice angle to photogragh this picture. You got everything in.
Fabulous place and architecture Daniel and the POV gives a good idea of the feeling of the place ! Thanks ! V
Wonderfull picture... perfect angle and lighting... makes quite a romantic scene, even tough there is a cemetery in it...lol ^_^
Great scenery... stunning place... this Cornwall!
Right out of All Creatures . . . just a tad south! Lovely image.
Very interesting! A most fascinating tale with a beautiful picture to go with it. Good show. Excellent photo. ;o)
Pure and sweet beauty. :))
Such an absolutely gorgeous scene! Your picture is perfect ... the angle, the atmosphere. And your explanation only adds to it. Wonderful essay ... well written and very interesting. Thank you for sharing this information with us ... along with such a beautiful image.
Awesome composition here Danny...I love old bridges like this. This seems familiar to me some how?...any way, great shot, looking forward to more.
Beautiful! Looks like it should be made into a nice painting.
Beautiful Architecture and Excellent sorrounding. Very peaceful looking image. Thanks mate.:O)
Beautiful setting. You have captured it well!
storybook wonderla!! :] what a beautiful getaway
Wonderful POV Danny !! Excellent work !