2013

ST5545 : Poustinia in Garden of Reflection, Bishop's Palace, Wells

taken 11 years ago, near to Wells, Somerset, England

Poustinia in Garden of Reflection, Bishop's Palace, Wells
Poustinia in Garden of Reflection, Bishop's Palace, Wells
A Poustinia is a solitary place to go for reflection of prayer. Originally found in Russian Orthodoxy, they are now becoming more common in Western Christian spirituality, and can be found in retreat houses and monasteries.
The poustinia at the Bishops Palace LinkExternal link is part of the modern Garden of Reflection, opened in 2013. Inside the poustinia there is a circular seat, and it is open to the skies, with a view of Wells Cathedral on one side.
It is approached through a small birch forest, and is overlooked by a large stone seat ST5545 : Engraved stone seat in Garden of Reflection, Bishop's Palace, Wells. Fascinating and thought-provoking!

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ST5545, 1288 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Edwin Graham   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 28 August, 2013   (more nearby)
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Wednesday, 28 August, 2013
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 5525 4587 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:12.6163N 2:38.5204W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 5524 4587
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EAST (about 90 degrees)
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