2024

ST7684 : Contemplation among the greats

taken 6 months ago, near to Horton, South Gloucestershire, England

Contemplation among the greats
Contemplation among the greats
Inside the ambulatory are four carved heads, believed to represent Julius Caesar, Nero, Hannibal and Attila. Why they are here is unknown but there is the thought that Dr William Knight had them installed to help with any deep contemplations. Knight was a prominent man in Henry VIII's court, travelling to Rome and negotiating the king's divorce from Catherine of Aragon amongst other duties. He later became Bishop of Bath and Wells, but had to surrender the property here at Horton Court.

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ST7684, 99 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Neil Owen   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 14 September, 2024   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 13 October, 2024
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 7661 8498 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:33.7924N 2:20.3293W
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OSGB36: geotagged! ST 7661 8498
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Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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