Roger (Grisly)'s photos with the keyword: Tower

Priddy Church in Winter Sun!

02 Mar 2025 39 60 140
The parish church of St Laurence, Priddy, Somerset, It dates from the 13th century, with some rebuilding in the 15th century and was restored in 1881–88; it is a Grade I listed building Priddy is a small village on top of the Mendip Hills above Cheddar Gorge and the city of Wells. HBM and a good week!,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, image is better large in my opinion!

The Red Tower

14 Jan 2025 34 47 172
For over six centuries, The church of St Mary the Virgin, has been the focal point of the village of Stogumber, The tower which was begun in the fourteenth century, is built of red sandstone, but differing styles indicate church extensions over the years! Stogumber is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, on the eastern flank of the Brendon Hills. It also has a station on the West Somerset Railway. A large view for detail! Captured on a dull and overcast September day, HWW to one and all!

Spires and Turbines.

14 Nov 2024 48 72 163
The town end of the large harbour at Girvan, South Ayshire, showing the trawler Argonaut on the shipyard slipway, and the RNLI lifeboat mooring center of image. The spire on the left is the North Parish Church and the right hand tower is Stumpy Jail, it was built in 1827. It has survived 2 World Wars and is still standing as a tribute to the craftsmanship of its Victorian Builders. In 16.9 format therefor a large view will probably be required for detail, HFF and a good weekend.

Dovecote

26 Sep 2024 48 70 194
The Dovecote and a small part of the extensive ruins, of Dunure Castle, which sits high on a cliff above the South Ayrshire Coast These ruins were part of the castle built in the 15th and 16 century, which replaced an older castle on this same site, it has been ruins for around 300years, The large Dovecote was well maintained and stocked as a good source of fresh food and feathers, plus a large Dovecote was also a major status symbol. HFF and a good weekend,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, a large view for clarity and detail perhaps!

Wallace Tower

04 Jun 2024 48 77 320
The Wallace Monument) is a 67 m (220 ft) tower on the shoulder of the Abbey Craig, a hilltop overlooking Stirling in Scotland. It commemorates Sir William Wallace, a 13th- and 14th-century Scottish hero. Captured on a dull and rainy day,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, a large view may help the detail,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, HWW!

Walls by Night, pip

19 Dec 2023 48 79 284
The Parish Church of St Mary, more commonly known as St Mary's, is the main Church of England parish church for the town of Bridgwater, Somerset. The majority of the structure dates from the 14th and 15th centuries. With a height of 174 feet (53.04 m), the spire is the tallest medieval spire in the county. See pip. HWW !

Parish Church!

11 Jul 2023 50 72 334
Ardrishaig Parish Church with a Gothic Tower and semi-Octagonal transepts, 1860 with Tower and sharp spire added in1868, Taken from across Ardrishaig basin which is the Southern end of the Crinan Canal. HWW to all ! Large please! A Scottish music link, www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LKZ1gDa7Ns

Island Light

11 Dec 2022 33 56 206
Tower and navigation light on the head of Isle of Whithorn, which is one of the most southerly villages and seaports in Scotland, HBM and a good week ahead

Church in Autumn Sun, HFF

11 Nov 2020 74 110 548
Church of St Etheldreda, St Audries, West Quantockshead.Somerset. This church which replaced the earlier dilapidated church which was demolished, building work was started in 1854 and carried out by workmen employed on the estate and under the supervision of Sir Acland of St Audries. Link to Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_St_Etheldreda,_West_Quantoxhead Please view large,

Happy Sunday !

07 Mar 2020 51 71 698
From St Peter and St Paul, Over Stowey, Somerset, The tower and part of the nave date from the 14th century, There is also 15th century work but the building was heavily restored and enlarged in the 19th century, In 16.9 so large view appreciated please

Ladder to Sky (see Pip)

20 May 2019 39 57 501
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bridgwater, The spire, which was built in 1367, is 114 feet 7.5 inches (34.938 m) high and sits on top of the 64 feet (20 m) tower. Large please My link for Sight and Sound, www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxfniXCwrJA

St Giles with Snowdrops

13 Feb 2019 48 60 620
Parish church at Bradford on Tone, GV II* Parish church. Circa 1300, refenestrated C15, tower early C16, 1858-1859 reroofed and north wall rebuilt, 1867 restored and vestry added. Random rubble chert and local grey sandstone, Ham stone dressings, slate roofs, coped verges, crenellated parapets to aisles and chapel, source historicengland.org.uk Large for detail please

Reflected Tower

28 Jul 2018 37 67 567
The distinctive tower of Tarbert Parish Church reflected in the harbour at Tarbert, Loch Fyne, Sorry such a busy scene you may need to view large for detail

Leaning tower

12 Jun 2017 30 49 887
The late 14th century tower of the Church of St Andrews, Burnham on Sea is a grade one listed building It is reputed that a plumb line dropped from the north side of the 78ft high tower is 3 feet from the building at the base, Image taken as the December Sun sets across Bridgwater Bay. Building the church on sand dunes is the most likely reason for the settlement. Large if you please Struggled for a music link www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgmQ9RfqQJk

Golden Cockerel

25 Nov 2016 48 61 992
A shaft of sunlight through a thunderstorm lights up the 34.938m spire of St Mary's Church. Large Please Sony SLT-A65V/Sigma 8-300 plus Kenko x2 extender.