Abbey House Gardens
Once the site of the Abbot of Malmesbury Abbey's garden, the garden today covers 5 acres, and is located directly beside the historic ruins of the Abbey. The gardens are built about a 16th century house, and offer richly colourful garden walks throught the spring, summer, and fall.
One interesting feature is the Knot Garden, an arrangement of formal beds about a well, shaped like a Celtic cross (see photo), in imitation of St Martins cross on Iona. It is rumoured that a Celtic monk from Iona was responsible for founding the Abbey at Malmesbury. Equally unusual is the Dinosaur Grove, planted with trees that prospered when dinosaurs lived. The extensive rose beds echo the style popular in Tudor times.
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gshadefull (49 months ago | reply)
Great DOF and perspective. I like the arch!
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I like the framing with arch
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Laura Rice Photography (49 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous shot--well done!
Souvik_Prometure (49 months ago | reply)
wonderful but would have been picture perfect if taken it from few steps on ur left...
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nigel_xf (49 months ago | reply)
Good symetry! Nice colours and details!
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Terrific photo,nice work.
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Splendid capture!
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linda yvonne (48 months ago | reply)
This is just a treat for the eyes.
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gardenchien (48 months ago | reply)
beautifully done photo! faved!
seen in cotswolds pool
CRimages (48 months ago | reply)
Great shot - nice job with framing beyond the doorway.
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Lovely framing :-)
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Well shot. I like the depth created by the path and archway, which sends the eye deeper into the shot.
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rootcrop54 (44 months ago | reply)
Now that's *my* idea of a perfect garden. While I'm not too interested in animal topiaries, I am crazy for the geometic-shaped ones! 'Really makes me want to go through that arch.
Evoljo (44 months ago | reply)
I used to live in Malmesbury i know it well.Good shot
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