DUKW on Caldey Island 26th June 2013 (12) : 無料・フリー素材/写真
DUKW on Caldey Island 26th June 2013 (12) / Gareth Lovering Photography
| ライセンス | クリエイティブ・コモンズ 表示-改変禁止 2.1 |
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| 説明 | Caldey Island is an island off Wales just south of the mainland Pembrokeshire coast. Caldey Island is known as one of Holy Islands of Britain, as traditions inherited from Celtic times are observed by the Cistercian monks of the island. The island’s population consists of 40 permanent residents and varying number of Cistercian monks,[3] known as Trappists who migrated from Belgium and now practice farming to make a range of items including cheese, shortbread, perfumes and toiletries. In 1906, the Anglican Benedictines, who purchased the island, built the extant monastery and abbey, which was then taken over by Trappists in 1928. Caldey Island is located 2.3 miles (3.7 km) south of the town of Tenby and its history has been recorded for over 1500 years. Visitors are ferried to the small island in small boats not only to visit the sacred sanctuary but also view the rich wildlife. Caldey Island, also spelled Caldy Island, is called Ynys Bŷr in the Welsh language, after an early abbot of the sixth century. Caldey Island's name is derived from the Viking keld eye, meaning "cold island" (cald - cold; ey - island). Local history shows a Celtic monastery was first established on the island in the sixth century, and the island thrived during the Middle Ages. In the 12th century, a priory was established here by Benedictine monks, lasting until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536. The current abbey was built in 1910 by Anglican Benedictine monks but financial problems beginning in 1925 led to the 1929 purchase of the property by Belgian Cistercians. It is considered to be the most complete example of the Arts and Crafts style in the country, and was largest project of John Coates Carter. At the time of building, the abbey was called "the greatest phenomenon in the Anglican community at the present time". The roofs are of white roughcast with red tiling, and the abbey church has a south tower, with five side-windows, and has a "tapering" tower with primitive crenellations. Caldey Island and Little Caldey Island has been an ecclesiastical district as long as the locals can remember, with 20 Cistercian monks living at the monastery in the present day. The Census Reports of the County of Pembroke record as an ecclesiastical district for administrative purposes. Caldey Island is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long and 1 mile (1.6 km) in width at its longest dimensions. The island lies in the Carmarthen Bay of the Bristol Channel in Sir Benfro county, a little over 2.3 miles (3.7 km) southwest of Tenby in the southern mainland of Wales. Caldey Island is separated from the mainland by the Caldey Sound. A ferry service from Tenby goes to Caldey Island in the spring and summer months when the weather allows. Boats depart every half hour from the harbour when there is a high tide, while during low tide, they depart from Castle Beach. Caldey Island consists of two islands when separated at high tide. They are called Caldey Island and Little Caldey Island. Little Caldey Island is also known as St. Margaret Island or "St. Margaret's Isle". Little Caldey Island (St. Margaret's Island) is off the north-western point of Caldey Island, and acquired its name in the 17th-century. The smaller island is known for its seals and bird sanctuary. Caldey Island contains about 500 acres, most of which is tillable land. Greenhouses on Caldey Island produce vegetables for the city of Cardiff in the historic county of Glamorgan. There are also some hatcheries for raising chickens and other poultry on the island. Caldey Island has a single village, but is best known for its monastery. |
| 撮影日 | 2013-06-26 13:48:52 |
| 撮影者 | Gareth Lovering Photography , Swansea, Wales UK |
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| カメラ | E-M5 , OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. |
| 露出 | 0.001 sec (1/800) |
| 開放F値 | f/5.6 |
| 焦点距離 | 60 mm |