A Magical Doorway, Stow-on-the-Wold
I’ve just spent a magical weekend in the beautiful Cotswolds. It’s the first time that I have had the chance to properly explore the area, and I certainly wasn’t disappointed. With its rolling landscape dotted with ancient oaks, rambling hedgerows and pretty cottages, it is hard not to fall for this peaceful part of rural England, a place which seems to have changed little over the centuries.
My first encounter with magic was in the churchyard of Stow-on-the Wold’s historic St Edward’s church. This doorway, flanked by ancient trees which almost seem to have grown in to the fabric of the building, caught my eye.
There will be much more to come from my adventures in the Cotswolds over the coming weeks. But with so many magical tales to tell, my only problem is which one to choose next…
September 30, 2014 at 5:21 pm
Precious, priceless and really magical…….I want to see it 🙂
September 30, 2014 at 5:36 pm
And a beautiful church interior too – you would love it!
September 30, 2014 at 8:24 pm
Thats a definite visit then 🙂
September 30, 2014 at 8:00 pm
Wow, that is an amazing doorway, I’ve never seen anything like it.
September 30, 2014 at 8:02 pm
It is quite special isn’t it – I was amazed when I found it.
September 30, 2014 at 10:25 pm
That looks amazing!
October 1, 2014 at 7:28 am
Yes it is amazing – strange and very magical.
October 1, 2014 at 1:33 am
That is cooooool!!!
October 1, 2014 at 7:28 am
Glad you liked it too!
October 1, 2014 at 8:13 pm
Those old stone walls must be really solid, I’ve seen tree roots move walls before. Great photo.
October 1, 2014 at 8:53 pm
And these are pretty serious roots! You are right, it is amazing that they haven’t damaged the foundations – it’s almost like walls and trees have merged into one another.
October 3, 2014 at 7:29 am
Wonderful! I have seen photos of this elsewhere and I have always wanted to see it for myself!
October 3, 2014 at 8:35 am
Isn’t it great – I just stumbled across it, and was very glad that I did.