Beautiful photographs, Jessica, especially the one you chose to make big. So much artfully arranged plant variety—plus the features of water and wall— captured from one vantage point hardly seems possible. What can you tell us about the stones set in a circle in the last photo?
Thank you, Linda. I am assuming that the stone circle is a modern reconstruction rather than an authentic stone circle, and that its presence in the botanical gardens is decorative, reflecting an archaeological feature that is common in Wales’ heritage. The stone circles can date back many thousands of years and their function is not fully understood. They are thought to have been religious centres attached to the Druid cult, but are also thought to be gathering places in a community, maybe for celebrations or meetings.
Thank you, Linda. The first two photos were taken in the small Japanese Garden, so, an intentional miniature work of art. The stone circle is presumed to be a replica of one of the iconic ancient features in Wales (and also in the rest of the UK – like the famous Stonehenge near Salisbury). They are thought to have been religious and community meeting places.
Thank you, Markus. I did not spend much time in the Great Glasshouse on this particular visit because it was an incredibly hot day last June. But I did visit on a cooler, rainy day some years ago, so I will look to see if I can find some of those photographs to post in due course.
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Beautiful photographs, Jessica, especially the one you chose to make big. What can you tell us about the stones set in a circle in the last photo?
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Beautiful photographs, Jessica, especially the one you chose to make big. So much artfully arranged plant variety—plus the features of water and wall— captured from one vantage point hardly seems possible. What can you tell us about the stones set in a circle in the last photo?
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So beautiful. I hope you’ll take us to the Great Glasshouse too.
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Thank you, Linda. I am assuming that the stone circle is a modern reconstruction rather than an authentic stone circle, and that its presence in the botanical gardens is decorative, reflecting an archaeological feature that is common in Wales’ heritage. The stone circles can date back many thousands of years and their function is not fully understood. They are thought to have been religious centres attached to the Druid cult, but are also thought to be gathering places in a community, maybe for celebrations or meetings.
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Thank you, Linda. The first two photos were taken in the small Japanese Garden, so, an intentional miniature work of art. The stone circle is presumed to be a replica of one of the iconic ancient features in Wales (and also in the rest of the UK – like the famous Stonehenge near Salisbury). They are thought to have been religious and community meeting places.
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Thank you, Markus. I did not spend much time in the Great Glasshouse on this particular visit because it was an incredibly hot day last June. But I did visit on a cooler, rainy day some years ago, so I will look to see if I can find some of those photographs to post in due course.
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