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Posted: 07 Apr 2018

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Cerne Abbas ~ Benedictine Monastery

Cerne Abbas ~ Benedictine Monastery
Cerne Abbey was a Benedictine monastery founded in 987 in the town now called Cerne Abbas, Dorset.

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You are never far away from images of the Cerne Giant in Cerne Abbas! He stands on a hillside just outside the town. At 180ft tall, this is Britain's largest chalk hill figure. It is also our most controversial.
Many theories surround the giant's identity. Is it an ancient symbol of spirituality? The Greco-Roman hero Hercules? Or a mockery of Oliver Cromwell? Local folklore has long held it to be an aid to fertility.

Ste, Bill Robinson / kinderbill, Fred Fouarge, Berny and 14 other people have particularly liked this photo

22 comments - The latest ones
 Nouchetdu38
Nouchetdu38 club
A remarkable architecture and an unusual history!***
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Nouchetdu38 club
Thank you very much Nouchet.
6 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Beautiful building; very well captured Rosa.
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thank you Jaap.
6 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
A castle which remembers me of tales from Middle Ages ! Wonderful presented, Rosa !
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Ulrich John club
Yes it felt very much like that when we were there Ulrich. Thank you for your kind compliment.
6 years ago.
 Marek Ewjan Stachowski
Marek Ewjan Stachows…
interesting building, attractive architecture ( also interesting information )
have a nice weekend, Rosalyn → Marek-Ewjan
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Marek Ewjan Stachows…
Thank you very much.
Greetings.
6 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Two terrific shots, Rosa.
I like the old 'New' Inn!
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Andy Rodker club
Thank you Andy. You would definitely like the New Inn :-)
6 years ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
Love the Monastery.. and the Giant.. a character I have seen !
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Pam J club
Thanks Pam...he is very well known!
6 years ago.
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
Terrific setting for this wonderful building and a fine composition Rosa. As for the giant, had to be the idea of the local Tourist Board of the time, just like the Loch Ness Tourist Board; -)

All the best, Doug
6 years ago. Edited 6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Doug Shepherd club
Thank you for your kind comments Doug. Much appreciated. Ha ha...you may be right about the giant, but you've never seen the Loch Ness monster I bet ;-)

All the best, Rosa.
6 years ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
The remains of the monastery look utterly romantic framed by the trees! Who hasn't heard of the famous giant:-)
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Gudrun club
The remains are very atmospheric as are many parts of the village...to me anyway ;-) He does seem to be very well known!!
6 years ago.
 Adele
Adele club
This ancient monastery look so fascinating, Rosa! I love its beautiful windows and the old trees ...and the way you composed this picture. I must admit never hearing about the giant, who seems to be quite a celebrity instead! ;-)
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Adele club
It is Adele. Such a shame that Henry VIII destroyed so much of it :-(
I am surprised that so many people do know about the giant! He always made us laugh as kids...but I didn't really know why then!!
6 years ago.
 gezginruh
gezginruh club
Excellent!!

Best wishes
Füsun
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to gezginruh club
Thank you Füsun, for your kind comments....Rosa.
6 years ago.
 Ste
Ste
A great looking old monastery building Rosa and a lovely shot of it too ..

Best wishes ... Steve
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Ste
It's a place I always enjoy visiting Steve. Thank you for all your kind comments.
Best wishes, Rosa.
6 years ago.

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