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Whatborough DMV 33991_036
Filename: 33991_036.jpg
Size: 7360 x 4912 (12.7MB)
Date: 10th June 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: © Historic England Archive. Dam
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
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Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Whatborough DMV 33991_036
The deserted medieval village of Whatborough showing as earthworks, near Halstead, Leicestershire, 2020
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 25269492
© Historic England Archive
EDITORS COMMENTS
This aerial photo print, captured by the talented photographer Damian Grady, transports us back in time to the hauntingly beautiful deserted medieval village of Whatborough. Located near Halstead in Leicestershire, this hidden gem reveals itself through intricate earthworks that once formed a thriving settlement. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing image, we are immediately struck by the sense of abandonment and mystery that permeates every inch of the landscape. The remnants of long-forgotten homes and structures emerge from beneath layers of soil, their outlines etched into the earth like ancient scars. Nature has gracefully reclaimed its territory here, intertwining with history to create an ethereal tapestry. The absence of human presence is palpable; yet, it only adds to the allure and intrigue surrounding Whatborough. We can almost hear echoes of bustling marketplaces and children's laughter carried on a gentle breeze as we contemplate what life must have been like within these walls centuries ago. Damian Grady's masterful composition captures not just a place frozen in time but also invites us to reflect on our own impermanence amidst ever-changing landscapes. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder that even civilizations built with great care can eventually succumb to nature's relentless march forward. In preserving this moment through his lens, Damian Grady allows us all to bear witness to the silent whispers of history embedded within Whatborough's earthworks—a testament both to our shared past and our collective responsibility for safeguarding cultural heritage for generations yet unborn.
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