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Waverley Abbey, Surrey - from a photograph by Mr. Liddiard, of Farnham, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Waverley Abbey, Surrey - from a photograph by Mr. Liddiard, of Farnham, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Waverley Abbey, Surrey - from a photograph by Mr. Liddiard, of Farnham, 1858.
...the ruins of Waverley Abbey...stand on a broad green meadow, round which the River Wey, overlooked by low wooded hills, winds on three sides...Waverley was the first house of the White Monks, the Cistercian "Grex albus, " founded in England, and was established in 1128...There can be no doubt but that it was in turning over [the] pages of Gale's "Hist. Anglican Scriptores" that the graceful name of the abbey approved itself to the ear of Sir Walter Scott. Little did the good monk think, as he laboriously filled his sheet of parchment, what a "household word" Waverley was hereafter destined to become...Of the existing remains, the most perfect is a vaulted crypt...Adjoining is the east wall of an apartment with three good lancet windows, perhaps the refectory. Of the church nothing is traceable but portions of the walls...Oaks, thorns, and ivy overshadow and mingle with the ruins, which are so close to the river that we cannot wonder to find the annalist complaining of disastrous inundations and floods sweeping from time to time through the buildings, to the infinite loss and terror of the brethren'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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Waverley Abbey, Surrey - a Glimpse into the Past through Mr. Liddiard's Lens, 1858
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The hauntingly beautiful ruins of Waverley Abbey, nestled on a lush green meadow in Surrey, England, have stood the test of time. The tranquil River Wey, surrounded by low wooded hills, winds gracefully around the site, offering a serene backdrop to the historical landmark. Established in 1128, Waverley Abbey was the first Cistercian monastery in England, known as the 'White Monks' or the 'Cistercian "Grex albus"'. The name 'Waverley' holds a special place in literary history, as it was the title of Sir Walter Scott's famous novel, inspired by the pages of Gale's 'Hist. Anglican Scriptores'. The monks who once inhabited these hallowed grounds could scarcely have imagined the enduring impact their humble abbey would have on the world. The most intact remnants of the abbey include a vaulted crypt and the eastern wall of an apartment, possibly the refectory, adorned with three beautiful lancet windows. Regrettably, little remains of the church itself, with only portions of the walls still standing. As time passed, nature reclaimed the abbey, with oaks, thorns, and ivy intertwining with the ancient stones. The ruins' proximity to the river has resulted in numerous disastrous inundations and floods throughout history, causing significant damage and terror to the monks who once called this place home. This photograph, taken by Mr. Liddiard of Farnham in 1858, offers a glimpse into the rich history and enchanting beauty of Waverley Abbey, inviting us to imagine the stories that lie hidden within its ancient walls.
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