I participate in a couple of online photo groups. One of them has a weekly theme, and this week’s theme is “Spring.” I couldn’t resist playing with the word, so I posted four pictures today of springs, the kind where water flows from the earth.
One of them comes out of a pipe set into a rock wall. It’s known as Chalybeate Springs or simply “the Orkney Spring.” Chalybeate refers to water with a taste of iron, and the iron-rich water here turns the rocks brown.
This plaque includes a date of 1783, which I assume is when the spring was first written about. I don’t know when it was discovered because people of the Senedo tribe lived here long before. Although they didn’t leave written records, they left artifacts.
Most of the historic resort is now owned by the Episcopal Church and managed as a retreat center known as Shrinemont.
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Love your creative twist on the “Spring” theme—your photos beautifully capture the natural and historical richness of Orkney Springs, especially the Chalybeate Spring with its iron-rich water and deep roots stretching from the Senedo people to the 18th century.
ReplyDeleteAs long as the springs gurgle in spring hope will spring eternal!
ReplyDeleteThe resort is a pretty place, great photos.
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a wonderful week!
...church resorts were popular here too.
ReplyDeleteLovely takes on the theme!
ReplyDeleteSprings have certainly been important for people (and animals) through the ages! what a beautiful setting for the retreat center.
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely feeling this spring's super high pollen counts.
ReplyDeleteNice take on the theme. Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteHello Linda, :).
ReplyDeleteYour creative twist on spring takes us to a lovely resort.
Yes, I agree with all the nice words before. The fotos for spring are greatful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing and for being part at MosaicMonday.
Thank you too for leaving a comment. Greetings by Heidrun
A lovely area.
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