Religious Site Collection

General view of St Pirans Oratory with railings, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1905
A view of the Oratory exposed in the dunes and surrounded by the Victorian railings. Taken before the excavations of 1910

T. F. G. Dexter at St Pirans Oratory, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 13th September 1920
Thomas Francis George Dexter (c. 1860-1933), the Antiquarian, standing by the entrance at the Oratory. St Pirans Oratory survives as an early Christian chapel with all four walls standing

St Pirans Oratory during construction of the concrete shell, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1910
A good crowd viewing the site during the building of the concrete protective shell in 1910. The site hut can be seen left of centre

Israel, Jerusalem, View of Dome of the Rock and the Old Town

Men working at the excavation of St Pirans Oratory, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1910
A view of men working on the 1910 excavations of the Oratory with a bell tent in the background. St Pirans Oratory survives as an early Christian chapel with all four walls standing

Israel, Jerusalem, View of Dome of the Rock on Temple Mount and the Mount of Olives

UK, Wales, Angelesey. Ancient burial chamber of Bryn Celli Ddu, c. 2000BC, a CADW Welsh Heritage Site. The carved stone standing outside is a replica

Arcade murals depicting religious figures and scenes, Church of the Nativity, Rila Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bulgaria, Europe

Ancient Burial Mound, Newgrange, UNESCO World Heritage Site, County Meath, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

Chapel Of Saint Kevin At Glendalough And Round Tower, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

Real Monasterio de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe (Royal Monastery of Santa Maria of Guadalupe), a Unesco World Heritage Site. Guadalupe, Extremadura, Spain

The Catedral Primada (Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo), dating back to the 13th century, is considered the magnum opus of the Gothic style in Spain. A Unesco World Heritage Site, Toledo

Santa Maria la Blanca synagogue dating back to the 12th century. A Unesco World Heritage Site. Toledo, Castilla la Mancha. Spain

The Ermida da Memoria (Memory Chapel), of medieval foundation, at dusk. It was built in the very same place where was found a sacred image of Our Lady

Bishop Frere in procession to St Pirans Oratory, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Between 1923 and 1935
A procession arriving at the oratory for a service under Bishop Frere. St Pirans Oratory survives as an early Christian chapel with all four walls standing

A view of St Pirans Oratory surrounded by railings, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Between 1890s and 1910
A general view looking south of the oratory surrounded by the iron railings which were erected in the 1890s. This is before the excavations of 1910

Sri Lanka, Kandy, Kataragama Devalaya

Israel, Jerusalem, View of the Old City, Dome of the Rock on Temple Mount, and the Mount of Olives

The golden domes of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. Bucharest, Romania

The Viscri fortified church was built by the Transylvanian Saxon community in Viscri in the 13th century. It is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Brasov County, Transylvania, Romania

A decorated escarpment at the Dogon village of Songho. Magic symbols spread the wall where circumcision of boys takes place each year. Dogon Country, Mali, West Africa

Tsarevets fortress and the Ascension Cathedral on the top of the hill. Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Sanctuary Madonna della Corona Europe, Italy, Veneto, Verona district, Spiazzi

The Old Town of Toledo in the evening. The Catedral Primada (Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo), dating back to the 13th century, is considered the magnum opus of the Gothic style in Spain

Zuni Sacred Spring, 1856 (lithograph)
3672265 Zuni Sacred Spring, 1856 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: [Lithographs of North American Indian portraits, antiquities)

Lecture by Thurstan Peter at St Pirans Oratory, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 29th August 1910
Historian and author Thurstan Peter with the audience at his lecture at the Oratory on 29th August 1910. St Pirans Oratory survives as an early Christian chapel with all four walls standing

A view of St Pirans Oratory under the new concrete shell, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1910 or soon after
A view of the oratory under the new concrete preserving shell built after the excavations of 1910. Note the Victorian railings which have been dragged to one side

A distant view of Bishop Frere in procession to St Pirans Oratory, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Between 1923 and 1935
A distant view of a procession crossing the dunes to the oratory for a service under Bishop Frere. St Pirans Oratory survives as an early Christian chapel with all four walls standing

A view of the excavation of St Pirans Oratory, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1910
A general view of the 1910 excavations of the Oratory with the site hut in the foreground. St Pirans Oratory survives as an early Christian chapel with all four walls standing

A cross by the road. Vila Cha de Braciosa, Tras-os-Montes. Portugal

A crossroad at Vila Cha da Braciosa. Traditional houses. Tras-os-Montes, Portugal

The portal of Tui Cathedral, dating back to the 12th century. Camino de Santiago, Galicia. Spain

Romanic Motherchurch, 12th century. Sernancelhe, Beira Alta. Portugal

Stone work of Saints in the Portal of the Romanic Motherchurch, 12th century. Sernancelhe, Beira Alta. Portugal

Portal of the Romanic Motherchurch, 12th century. Sernancelhe, Beira Alta. Portugal

Window of the Solar dos Noronhas Manor House, 17th century. The current manor house was built on the site and on primitive ruins. According to tradition, King Dom Dinis stayed there in 1310

Church and Monastery of Santa Maria of Salzedas. Salzedas, Tarouca. Portugal

Cloisters of the Monastery of Santa Maria of Salzedas. 18th century cloisters. Salzedas, Tarouca. Portugal

Church of the Monastery of Sao Joao de Tarouca dating back to 1154, this being the first male Cistercian monastery built in Portuguese territory. Tarouca, Portugal

Interior of the Motherchurch of Tarouca. Beira Alta, Portugal

The motherchurch of the village where was born Aquilino Ribeiro, in 1885, one of the greatest portuguese writers. Carregal de Tabosa, Sernancelhe. Beira Alta, Portugal

Monastery of Our Lady of the Assumption of Tabosa, Sernancelhe. It was founded in 1692, being the last Cistercian monastery or convent to be created in Portugal

Interior of the church of the Our Lady of Lapa Sanctuary. Lapa mountain. Beira Alta, Portugal

Our Lady of Lapa Sanctuary. Lapa mountain. Beira Alta, Portugal

Sri Lanka, Kandy, View of Kandy Lake

Sri Lanka, Kandy, Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Southern Ghats, Shrine

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Manikarnika Ghat - The main burning ghat, Marble footprints of Vishnu set in a circular marble slab

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"Journey through Time: Exploring Religious Sites Across the World" A glimpse into history - a general view of St Pirans Oratory with railings in Perranzabuloe, Cornwall, captured in 1905. T. F. G. Dexter immersing himself in spirituality at St Pirans Oratory, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall on September 13th, 1920. Step back to ancient times as you visit the Bryn Celli Ddu burial chamber in Anglesey, Wales dating back to approximately 2000BC and protected by CADW. Witness the birth of faith - construction underway at St Pirans Oratory's concrete shell in Perranzabuloe, Cornwall during 1910. The majestic Dome of the Rock and Old Town create an awe-inspiring view of Jerusalem from Israel's perspective. Unearthed devotion - men diligently excavating at St Pirans Oratory site in Perranzabuloe, Cornwall during 1910. Marvel at the iconic Temple Mount and Dome of the Rock against the backdrop of Jerusalem's Mount of Olives from Israel's vantage point. Discover Ireland's rich heritage with a visit to Newgrange Ancient Burial Mound; a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled within County Meath. Find solace amidst nature as you explore Glendalough's Chapel Of Saint Kevin And Round Tower located in Co. Wicklow, Ireland. Lose yourself within Jerusalem's Old City walls where history comes alive with views encompassing Temple Mount, Dome of the Rock and The Western Wall. 11 &12 (duplicate) .