VIEWS OF THE PARK.
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SCULPTURES IN THE PARK.
The Modern Sculpture.
The goddess Diana is represented by the bust on the stone podium. The temple structure representing the shrine, has been decorated with hand made ceramic pieces, using motifs copied from actual tiles found at Nemi. In roman times pottery tiles and plaques were used to decorate houses and public buildings. Inside the temple is a set of infinity mirrors. Peep into the glass - covered slots on the side of the temple and you will see small replicas of votive objects that the artist has hidden inside.
The Temple.
Goddess Diana Bust.
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MORE SCULPTURES IN THE PARK.
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The Roman Lamp styled orangery fountain.
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There are a lot of these stone carvings all over the park.
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Dragon gateway to the children's play village.
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CEDAR TREE.
This cedar tree is one of many historic trees at Rufford Abbey country park and is thought to date from the late 1600`s. The tree is fenced off because of falling branches. The trunk of the tree has become hollow. Local legend says that it was planted by King Charles II in memory of his father ( Charles I ) who was beheaded after the English Civil War. The story tells its top was removed in memory of this event, and trimmed each year on 19th November the birthday of King Charles I.
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Another beautiful tree in the park.
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One thing that can be said, is that this is a beautiful park! Someone has been rather busy keeping those trees trimmed the way they are. And, it looks like the ducks are having fun. I like the archway leading down the trimmed hedgerows. That’s impressive to me. The temple area is nice, but I love those mushrooms! I wasn’t able to read the tombstones very well, but I like them anyway. Of all the sculptures, I like the one call Fun the best. That is one big cedar tree. Amazing it is hollow. Too bad. Just think of the big bowls you could make from it. Hehe
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