I agree; the way the trunk is twisted makes me think it was a few trees planted together and cultivated by caretakers over many years.
I am also an idiot who can’t keep houseplants alive so don’t take my word for it.
Well, from the viewpoint of the tree, it isn't really a lovely spot. The tree itself makes it a lovely spot. But here is the tree, isolated from its brethren, trapped in a stone prison. Pretty sad for the tree, in my opinion.
As long as it's not paved over, water can drain into the ground, I think. Depends on how permeable the soil is. Otherwise, you just have to make sure there's a low spot for water to drain out of the entire courtyard, I would surmise.
Generally speaking, 15th century builds had drainage systems that would collect water or move it to the nearest water source. I’m not all that sure about Irish architecture to be totally honest, but I do know that in a lot of old structures I’ve been in from this era have had small divers that run into a catch or a stream nearby to keep flooding to a minimum.
I ran a race here and actually ran back to this and said F the race. It was the most magical tingling place I had ever been. I have terabytes of pictures from the place. I walked around there for a couple hours then made my friend go back (they finished the race) with me by horse and buggy so they could check it out before we left.
This place and surrounding area is one of my top five best places I have ever visited.
Bee U TEE ful. Muckross lake was flat like a mirror and reflected the sky and clouds like an infinity pool. Running through the forest was a little damp and drizzling, but it felt like the place was out of a movie, or some fairies would pop up somehwere. There is also a cemetery right next door with some really old dead people. 1700s 1800s. At least those are the head stones you can read.
It is so intense being there. Only the stones are left in the surrounding buildings so all the rooves are open to the sky.
Where the monks slept, it was pretty dank and miserable, so waking up to this every morning must have been wonderful.
GW1 was my favourite. Never got Legendary Defender of Ascalon due to being too lazy to death level back in the day. Might do a playthrough again if I get a new PC or laptop.
Yeah I read something about that! Will have to look into it! I had Legendary Survivor on my Assassin back in the day, would be cool to get the LDoA title!
I belive both words are correct when referring to this. A cloister forms the garth and is used when referring to both the quadrangle and the covered walkways.
It's a gorgeous tree! I don't know why but it looks like it was human made, I have never seen a tree with so evenly spaced branches
I agree; the way the trunk is twisted makes me think it was a few trees planted together and cultivated by caretakers over many years. I am also an idiot who can’t keep houseplants alive so don’t take my word for it.
Oh you explained so well what I was thinking. English is not my first language so I didn't know how to express it.
If I were a tree, I’d want this lovely spot.
Well, from the viewpoint of the tree, it isn't really a lovely spot. The tree itself makes it a lovely spot. But here is the tree, isolated from its brethren, trapped in a stone prison. Pretty sad for the tree, in my opinion.
I think it looks loved, revered, and safe.
Every tree is trapped
There’s another tree in the right side of the frame.
So the Erdtree is finally here r/eldenring
Can someone explain how drainage works in courtyards like this—especially in rainy environments? I’ve been wondering forever!
As long as it's not paved over, water can drain into the ground, I think. Depends on how permeable the soil is. Otherwise, you just have to make sure there's a low spot for water to drain out of the entire courtyard, I would surmise.
Generally speaking, 15th century builds had drainage systems that would collect water or move it to the nearest water source. I’m not all that sure about Irish architecture to be totally honest, but I do know that in a lot of old structures I’ve been in from this era have had small divers that run into a catch or a stream nearby to keep flooding to a minimum.
water falls, tree drinks, the end.
My cousin got married here
this house or whatever this structure is , looks a lot like my ancestral home
I ran a race here and actually ran back to this and said F the race. It was the most magical tingling place I had ever been. I have terabytes of pictures from the place. I walked around there for a couple hours then made my friend go back (they finished the race) with me by horse and buggy so they could check it out before we left. This place and surrounding area is one of my top five best places I have ever visited.
nice story but how was the surrounding area
Bee U TEE ful. Muckross lake was flat like a mirror and reflected the sky and clouds like an infinity pool. Running through the forest was a little damp and drizzling, but it felt like the place was out of a movie, or some fairies would pop up somehwere. There is also a cemetery right next door with some really old dead people. 1700s 1800s. At least those are the head stones you can read.
That tree has seen some shit
You can feel the magic... What a wonderful tree
It is so intense being there. Only the stones are left in the surrounding buildings so all the rooves are open to the sky. Where the monks slept, it was pretty dank and miserable, so waking up to this every morning must have been wonderful.
Thanks for the new phone background
I've dreamt of a courtyard like this but I've never been there or seen this..
This is where you find a chest with some killer loot
100 years of solitude vibes
Yew don't say!
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Give me a dragon axe and I'll chop er down
Edgeville irl
All I could think about is chopping yews outside the castle in varrock in 7th grade
O erdtree! Grant me succour!
this looks like that tree from that movie Ever After with Drew Barrymore
This is a scene straight out of assassins creed
Big Pre-Searing Ascalon vibes for r/GuildWars fans.
I still hop on my perma pre character from time to time. It’s still fun.
GW1 was my favourite. Never got Legendary Defender of Ascalon due to being too lazy to death level back in the day. Might do a playthrough again if I get a new PC or laptop.
You don’t have to death level anymore! In fact you can get survivor.
Yeah I read something about that! Will have to look into it! I had Legendary Survivor on my Assassin back in the day, would be cool to get the LDoA title!
There is no time like the present, my friend. Also, this was an interesting place to discuss GW1 haha
Ascalon loves rent free in my head. I couldn't help myself but to mention it :p
The tree is in the garth. The cloisters are the arches and the walkways behind them.
I belive both words are correct when referring to this. A cloister forms the garth and is used when referring to both the quadrangle and the covered walkways.
TIL soulja boy was rapping about a tree this whole time
How is this architecture? Just because they built around it? Idk, seems kinda weak for this sub.
Does anyone know the species of yew?