St Michael's Mount from the Causeway is a photograph by Terri Waters which was uploaded on August 20th, 2015.
St Michael's Mount from the Causeway
Dominating Mounts Bay is the spectacular St Michael's Mount. Situated 500m off the Coast of Marazion in Cornwall it rises majestically from sea level... more
by Terri Waters
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St Michael's Mount from the Causeway
Artist
Terri Waters
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Photograph
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Dominating Mounts Bay is the spectacular St Michael's Mount. Situated 500m off the Coast of Marazion in Cornwall it rises majestically from sea level to the tower, chapel and battlement of the castle 230 feet above.
The island, like most of Cornwall is a place of myth, legend and over a thousand years of incredible history. Once a fortress, a priory and a harbour it is now home to the modern St Aubyn family who can trace their roots on The Mount back to the 14th century.
At low tide a stroll across the granite cobbled causeway takes you on the path where a legendary giant once walked, later pilgrims and now summer visitors and locals alike.
At high tide it's a boat hop to the island where modern life meets layers of history within the grounds of a medieval castle with a sub-tropical paradise garden. Clinging to granite slopes the terraced beds tier steeply down to the ocean's edge, boasting tender exotics from places such as Mexico, the Canary Islands and South Africa.
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August 20th, 2015
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Comments (23)
Linda Lees
Wonderful photograph with the causeway leading my eye into the scene and that spectacular castle topped hill! It sounds like an incredible place Terri! L/F
Robert Yaeger
Really nice, especially the path leading to the island, then to the silhouette on the top. Congratulations!
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