St. Josephs Shrine, Foxlow Edge, Errwood in the Goyt Valley on the Derbyshire/Cheshire border
A simple shrine set in some stunning moorland countryside on the Derbyshire and Cheshire county border. It was built on the once prestigious Errwood Estate by the owners of Errwood Hall in memory of a Miss (Sister) Delores who was once a treasured governess to the families children. Errwood Hall is long gone and indeed much of the surrounds are now underwater having been drowned to create a Reservoir.
It all adds to a certain sadness when one explores the valleys and moorland edges in this unique part of the Peak District. But it also a place for ramblers to pause relax and ponder.
What I also find very sad is that today is what is called the “Glorious Twelve” the day when the guns come out to shoot Grouse on the Moors. I see nothing glorious in organising parties (for not inconsiderable amounts of money) to shoot small birds that have been specially bred, released on the moors and then blasted out of the skies as they are ‘encouraged’ to fly by teams of drivers. Moors that are no longer habitat rich due to sporting land management. They call it sport…. one has to wonder. Not such a Glorious Twelve.
12th August
(C) David Oakes 2018
Very silent, I should say? 🙂
You have the birds for company…but peaceful it is 🙂
Lovely scene, and I’m with you on your concerns re sport….
It is not just the sport… but the way habitat is manipulated to ensure maximum profit from the so called sport all at the expense of other wildlife.
Well, exactly
i love the green and am saddened by the shooting
You will have guessed it was not taken this year…. far too green in this drought. 🙄
Hear hear!