The Church at Castleton was also very imposing.
The Church is St Edmunds.
I do have a general fixation with the outstanding architecture associated with so many of our older churches.
The interior of this was quite striking.
The ropes for the bell tower and obvious ringing schedules were hanging around this gallery.
I happen to like the ringing of Church Bells myself, there is something 'Very British' about the sound of the bells especially on a Sunday morning or around Christmas time.
Nostalgia maybe..
This particular photograph taken by Flobo shows a little more of the surroundings. The location was outstanding.
Also an additional photograph she took from the interior.
Extremely beautiful.
Brilliant link here as well.
BeenThere-DoneThat: The Derbyshire Peak District - Castleton. Picture of St. Edmund's Church, Castleton, Derbyshire Peak District, St. Edmund's Church, Castleton. This church dates from Norman times and shows all ...
There is a special day with regards to Castleton and the church which may interest some readers:-
It's May 29th and the very ancient ceremony of 'Garlanding' is carried out with the Church playing a very important part in the festival.
They parade a garland of freshly cut flowers through the streets of Castleton, it is then hauled up to the top of the Church Tower and remains there for a whole week.
It's a very ancient pagan ceremony to celebrate the ending of winter and commemorates simultaneously the restoration of Charles 11 to the throne of England, following Cromwell's rule.