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QUEST 41: ‘REPEATING HISTORY-THE CLARKE LINE’: WEEK THREE:

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December 3, 2025

WEDNESDAY 24th SEPTEMBER  2025 – WEDNESDAY 22nd OCTOBER 2025

Traveling through six countries. England, France, Germany, Czech, Slovakia, and Poland for four weeks.

What an exciting adventure awaits us  – read below for part two!

 

DAY TWELVE: SUNDAY 5th OCTOBER 2025: Church of St Stanislaus. Skierniewice. Poland: This church has a direct connection to the ‘Desposyni’, the grounds on which the church lays has been the place of the entrance, among a few upon the Earth. When we arrived we were greeted with the strangest of sights, the congregation, for it was a Sunday, were scattered outside, almost awaiting to be allowed into the church. I realized that due to the church being so small, the service continued outside in the grounds, even so it still felt very much like a sign of control by both church and priest. The Church of St. Stanislaus isa historic Baroque temple built in 1720, founded by Archbishop Stanislav Szembek. It is known for its historical and cultural significance to the city and has undergone various restorations to preserve its structure and traditions. The folks and the energies there were a tad solemn, rightly or wrongly, but pleased to have been to this Sacred place. We got quite a few weird looks from folks attending, but never the less continues to take our photos of the church and grave yard, both of which did look very pretty decked out in their autumn attire.

 

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Muzeum Historyczne: Skierniewic. Jana Olszewskiego: Many interesting items here and of course a Craft connection too. Some great items from WW2 and some amazing artworks throughout, including some very demonic voodoo masks and artifacts from ancient Sumeria too. The chap on reception was very chatty and friendly too!

 

Time for a wander in the town and a delicous pizza to boot!

 

Such a pretty well-laid out town square with shops and eateries all around, looking amazing in the sunshine. We had a wonderful wood-fire sough dough pizza, then a wander around the town square with it’s pretty dancing fountains. It was Sunday and most of the shops were shut, but we managed to gather a few general groceries.

 

Always time for a lovely espresso and a delicious pizza – followed by a walk around this lovely area!

 

 

DAY THIRTEEN: MONDAY 6th OCTOBER: REST DAY: A lovely rest day – time to catch up on sleep before leaving Makow, Poland to journey to pastures new in the morning!

 

DAY FOURTEEN: TUESDAY 7th OCTOBER 2025: Memorial and Museum Auschwitz. Oświęcim. Poland: Of course over the years i have read and seen so much about this place, it did seem very surreal being there and i was unsure about what to expect. Obviously there was a Craft connection but i was still very unsure. The car park there cost the earth and the security team at the entrance were ‘jobsworths’. Apparently one needed to get tickets at the ‘other’ site which we had no reason to visit, so we could not get beyond the barriers, of both human and physical making – such is the way of the world these days – sadly all of tickets, barriers and money. The site was great for the ‘energies’ there though and Karl got some good material for his new book and some well made gifts from the shops there. I was amazed at how many coach loads were there, must have been at least fifty. Still we did what needed to be done, as in all our quest it is not about the actual physical site at all. I tried to take photos through the barbed wire that conveyed the history and feel of the past…..

 

 

Stay for two nights at Domek na Szlacheckiej. Graboszyce. Poland.

 

DAY FIFTEEN: WEDNESDAY 8th OCTOBER 2025: Tyniec Benedictine Abbey. Poland: The Abbey which is set high up on a huge cliff with magnificent views, is said to be the oldest Monastry in Poland, with records from 1044 CE. It is not known when exactly the Benedictine abbey was founded. King Casimir the Restorer is speculated to have re-established the Abbey in 1040 during his rebuilding of the newly established Kingdom of Poland, after a Pagan rebellion and a disastrous raid of Duke Bretislaus 1 (1039). There was some fantastic symbology at the Abbey, and Karl wrote on his  youtube page that it was great to see a Royal Mark in use at such a fine place. We stayed for coffee in the little abbey cafe, bought some lovely gifts and enjoyed the amazing views. The abbey was very beautiful inside and out, but sadly it had it’s own little ‘jobsworth’ there too, who seemed determined to stop me being near the altar and taking photos!

 

https://krakow.travel/en/380-krakow-benedictine-abbey-in-tyniec

 

 

DAY SIXTEEN: THURSDAY  9th OCTOBER 2025: Orava Castle. Oravský Podzámok.  Slovakia: Today we left Poland behind and journeyed though into Slovakia, enjoying the changing scenery and beautiful buildings, which in this part of the world had a very Russian feel about them. On a personal level i did find the ‘energies’ in Poland quite ‘chaotic’, but never the less we did see some beautiful places while we were there and today it was another such fantastic visit to Orava Castle in Slovakia, which was amazing to behold! We enjoyed a drive through scenic mountains to get there and then it was a steep old walk up the big rock to get to the castle, with lots of stops on the way, but very well worth the climb! We never went right up to the very top as there were far too many steps involved but we went inside the chapel, which was where we were meant to be. Again many beautiful symbols, marks and artworks within the chapel, one painting did look like a vampire in his coffin, but yet again we arrived without tickets because one needed to buy them prior to arriving! But a very kind guide let us in for she could see we were struggling…

The heart of this castle is within it’s tower, and myth and legend say that a ‘Being’ was once laid to rest here, and there seemed to be clues and Craft knowledge all around to testify this. The area was once known as the ‘Kingdom of Hungary’, the building of the castle  started in 1241 CE, but the top of the actual cliff has been used for many a millennia. Some great and important Craft symbology was to be found here at the castle. 

The castle has been used as a film set many times, and many scenes of the 1922 film Nosferatu were filmed here, the castle representing Count Orlok’s Transylvanian castle. Also in their 2020 TV adaption of Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula, Mark Gatis and Steven Moffat used Orava as their Castle Dracula. The castle has famously been used as a location in many other movies and TV adaptions, which one can read about on-line. There was an exhibition that commemorates the movie side of the castle, but as that was right at the very top, it was out of our reach. I was interested in the Alchemists Workroom though, on the lower levels and i did take many photos from there, maybe for further research and maybe for poetry. Also in the lower castle, it was the chapel of St Michael that had special Craft interest on this quest.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orava_Castle

https://www.oravskemuzeum.sk/en/exhibition/orava-castle/

 

The artifacts were stunning here with much symbolism relating to Craft and this quest.

 

 Afterwards we had a lovely coffee in the town below, before a great drive through Slovakia with all the stunning mountain views to feast our eyes upon, before arriving at our next digs.

Stay Villa Koralka. Liptovsky. Trnovec, Slovakia for three nights

DAY SEVENTEEN: FRIDAY 10th OCTOBER 2025: St Nicholas Church. Liptovský. Mikuláš. Slovakia: A lovely visit to this church and vibrant town. Built in 1248 CE on the site of a much older church. The Church of St. Nicholas in Liptovský Mikuláš, Slovakia, is an ancient Roman Catholic church built around 1280 in the Gothic style. It is located in the center of the city on the Main Square, and it is considered the oldest architectural masterpiece, a national cultural monument and largest early Gothic building in the area, situated in the main square. A large influx of migrants from Germany in 1299 CE, of which one said Migrant would lay the path for the discovery of the Grail. Sadly we could not get inside, but took some great photos from the outside.

 

We spent some quality time in the town afterwards, a lovely wander, some retail therapy and a delicious meal!

 

 

An afternoon out in Slovakia – two churches, a coffee, some lunch, very wet rain and a wander around the local town. They like their florist shops over here, interestingly many are next to cemeteries, but they are are very much into autumn decorations here big time but without all the tackiness!

 

Church of St Peter of Alcantara: Liptovsky. Mikulas: As the rain set in for the rest of the day we drove a short distance to the church of St Peter, sadly again we could not get inside but managed some great photos despite the rain! This magnificent building dates back to 1473 CE. Once a major place of gatherings, it now lays strangely silent to the local people, unknowing of its real significance. It is a Baroque style Roman Catholic church and one could see it had many tales to tell and was once a monastery in the fifteenth century. 

https://www.mikulas.sk/en/visitor/monuments-of-the-town/st-peter-of-alcantara-church-in-okolicne/

 

 

DAY EIGHTEEN: SATURDAY 11th OCTOBER: We left our accommodation in Slovakia a day early due to ‘issues’ with property, some dissatisfaction and a lack of privacy. My rest day will need to wait for now…. So we traveled onwards for just one night, at a very swish property, then on to our next scheduled stop, another beautiful and very posh property for three great nights and a rest day for ‘yours truly’, so back on track. We did a bit of re-arranging in respect of sites to visit, but as in life, nothing ever turns out as expected. The thing about the quests is to be ready for the unexpected and to go just with the flow, for we are always where we are meant to be. As you know if you have followed me on the quests, we are not here to visit the actual sites (lovely as many are) but here for the secrets they hide, here for their histories untold, and here for what is hidden ‘underneath, often for many, many centuries’.

So rounding up, I wasn’t at all grounded in Poland, in fact i did not connect to it or it’s strange chaotic energies at all. However Slovakia is another matter indeed and i felt at home with the calming energies straight away. We had some supernatural encounters in Poland, nothing unusual for a Quest, but they just seemed to be more intense, one in particular proved many things to me about other beings and entities. Life is all a great learning curve and other life forms are to be greatly respected. On a mundane level I was really missing good quality real English crisps and thus endeth a wonderful week three! I ran out of marmite too!

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Please do get in touch if you are interested and feel that this path is for you and in the meantime we bid you a warm farewell…

 

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“For even the Angels will mask themselves as Demons and Demons as Angels themselves”

 

 

 

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QUEST 40: SPAIN & PORTUGAL WEEK THREE: ‘HIDDEN SEQUENCE’

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August 7, 2025

DAY SEVENTEEN: THURSDAY 10th APRIL. A lovely rest day today!

DAY EIGHTEEN. FRIDAY 11th APRIL. Church of the Third Order of our Lady of Carmel: Founded in 1629 CE, many Templar symbols are encased within. It was very quiet and very closed so sadly we saw none of the Templar symbols within. The church was begun in 1745 and built in the late Baroque style, its interior is an example of Rococo splendor with beautiful gilded and marbled carvings. The church’s generous proportions are complemented by its rich and exuberant ornamentation made up of altarpieces, imagery and paintings evoking the main figures of Carmelite spirituality, namely Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Saint Elias, Saint Teresa of Avila, Saint Albert and Saint Iphigenia. Another must-see is the series of altarpieces in this church, already moulded in the rococo form, especially the main altarpiece, praised as a masterpiece of Algarvian woodcarving.

The Church of St Mary of the Castle: Church of Santa Maria do Castelo, in the historic town of Tavira in the Algarve, Portugal. We visited here instead of our planned boat tour, which was cancelled because of impending bad weather. This white church is on a hilltop inside old castle walls in a very old area, the surrounding streets were very narrow and pokey but very picturesque.

The church was beautiful inside with some lovely works of art and carvings, much more than i was expecting to be honest. But as renovations were being carried out and scaffolding had been erected, some parts were hard to photograph. Afterwards we had a very tasty high-class lunch in the bistro nearby!

DAY NINETEEN. SATURDAY 12th APRIL. Leave Mata Rota. Portugal:

Santerem Cathedral. Santerem. Portugal (Church of our Lady of the Immaculate Concepton): A really lovely, spacious historic centre here, with the cathedral taking pride of place in the large square. There are lots of good quality shops, coffee places and eateries all around. We enjoyed a relaxing stroll around and both bought some lovely items of Craft relevance.

The cathedral here is more like a palace in looks, and yet who is to say what a cathedral looks like really. This Jesuit church, dating from the seventeenth century, was erected on the site of the royal palace of the Alcazaba Nova, abandoned since the time of King John II. Later, with the expulsion of the Jesuits from Portugal by order of the Marquis of Pombal, the building became host to the Patriarchal Seminary after being donated by D. Maria I for this purpose, and it remained in that use until the twentieth century. When the Diocese of Santarém was created, in 1975, the church was elevated to the status of cathedral. The Diocesan Museum of Santarém is located in the Episcopal Palace, part of the Cathedral complex. The cathedral is full of Baroque art and pieces of wonder with lots of gold and glitz to feast one’s eyes upon.

I took so many photos & these were the best! <click to view>

DAY TWENTY. SUNDAY 13th APRIL: A two night stay at Nazare, Portugal for a nice rest. When we arrived the landlady seemed hell-bent on not leaving us to our own devices, it was a very long day and all we wanted to do was unpack and rest! A cosy retreat though with a lovely bath, fluffy, warm bed sheets and lots of sleep!

DAY TWENTY ONE. MONDAY 14th APRIL. Leave Casa da Candida and on the road again!

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira: Church of Our Lady Oliveira, Guimaraes. Portugal: Although it was a rainy old day here, Guimaraes did look vibrant and shiny in the rain. It was a lovely place, old and medieval with many eateries, coffee shops and shops set around the main square. Even though lots of ‘touristy’ shops, we did see some lovely items for sale, i think it would be a very busy place in the summer months, so we came at the right time. I even spotted a shell symbol in the pavements.

 

The church which is in the city square, was  founded as a double monastery in about 949 by Countess Mumadona Disa, the widow of Count Hermenegildo González, and has lots of beautiful artworks inside with much symbology present.

See more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igreja_de_Nossa_Senhora_da_Oliveira

 

Stay Casa Zinda Portugal for three nights, a big old converted barn in the rural hillsides, but with also a few ‘extra’ guests staying too!

DAY TWENTY TWO: TUESDAY 15th APRIL: Capela de Nossa Senhora do  Caminho. Venadeade. Portugal:  (Chapel of our Lady of the Way). Legend has it that a Friar saw an image of  the Virgin Mary in the in the fence, so this tiny  chapel was built. Built in 1483 CE, with renovation in 1671 CE. The countryside was undulating and natural, very rural with little impact from humans.

The Chapel really was down a wet grassy track in the middle of nowhere…

 

Igreja de Venade Venade Church. Venade. Portugal: A Medieval style  Church built in 1261 CE. The Original grounds on which it was built was labelled in history as a ‘Temple’. It was a lovely area, very well looked after with a huge, very ‘gothic’ graveyard, and even though closed on this occasion i could imagine it being very popular in the summer months.

 

Always time for a nice coffee

 

Capela de Nossa Senhora de Belém. Chapel of Our Lady of Belém. Portugal: It is said that a Nun visited this area and ‘left something behind’… The Chapel of Our Lady of the Way was embedded in the wall of the convent enclosure, but hard to imagine these days as the context and landscape of the chapel has been lost. But the enclosure walls can still be seen attached to the building. Legend has it that a certain Dominican friar found the image of Our Lady in those parts of the enclosure and then took it to the Monastery, from where it disappeared  only to reappear in the same place twice more. The convent then decided to build a chapel there. Sadly though now very abandoned and falling down, but i did manage one photo through a crack in the door, it looked very sad inside…
DAY TWENTY THREE. WEDNESDAY16th APRIL:  Igreja St Maria dos Church Anjos. Valença, Portugal:  Dating from 1276 CE, this well preserved church has a tiny chapel within. It has been said that Lancelot Desposyni spent time in this Sacred area…. This church is located within the walled area of the Valenca do Minho Fortress and is the mother church of this town in the region of Minho, Portugal. This monumental church presents an architecture of the Romanesque, late-Baroque, Neoclassical and Revivalist styles.

Walk around the old walled town:  As we we were in the very heart of this old walled town of Valenca, with its charming, narrow streets and walkways filled with little shops and eateries, we had a lovely stroll around taking photos as we went. There is lots to explore in this old town and once through the imposing town walls it is like stepping back in time. The area is full of old charm and natural beauty and a hotbed for tourists in the summer months.

Ancient Dolman Stones: Miradouro do Espirito Santo. Portugal: This site has been a place of recognition since  5,000 BCE and is known to some  as a ‘Skygate’.  We drove  through the beautifully scenic mountain roads to this very ancient and sacred site. It was challenging finding this site and at first, while looking we went to an amazing viewpoint high up in the mountains with stunning views, where one could see out as far as the coast. Not much is written about the actual ancient site that we went to, as there are other sites in the area too, but from a purely Craft perspective were were where we needed to be, as it all ties into our ancient Craft heritage and to the true history of this planet. I so wanted to be there that i so challenged my vertigo and scrambled up the steep rocky outcrop on my hands and knees! It was well worth it for the views alone, but also for being in a such a sacred place and we both stayed awhile to soak up the energies there. I slid down afterwards, so happy i had managed it, for i would have been sad to leave without being at this special place.

Over 5000 years old. with incredible energy <click on to enlarge

 

Catedral de Santa María de Tui. Tui Cathedral. Spain:  Built in 1183 CE. A Templar secret to find and know in this special place… Well hidden in the narrow ancient streets, the cathedral is very hard to find and comes up on one very suddenly. It is a late-Romanesque and Gothic-style Roman Catholic church in the town of Tue in Galicia, Spain. It is located at San Fernando square, in the center of the town. Construction began in the 12th century and the northern portal and layout derive from this age. The main facade (1225) however is of a later Gothic style.

Read more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tui_Cathedral

 

 

“So there it is dear reader the end of a very busy third week and what an amazing week of contrasts it has been, from the glitz and the glamour to the ancient and profound, to the decaying and derelict. Yet they all have one thing in common, all are part of a larger puzzle that tell a tale of truth and illusion, all have that important connection to Craft”

 

Our Temple Master and renowned tutor of Craft is Mr Karl Neville details below:

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Please do get in touch if you are interested and feel that this path is for you…..

and before i go – a nice coffee in Tui

 

Updated August 2025

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QUEST 40: ‘HIDDEN SEQUENCE’ SPAIN & PORTUGAL: WEEK ONE

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July 19, 2025

This was an adventure, a drive, an experience, a journey like no other and i had no idea at the onset of what the gods of fate had in store for me, good or bad. Some words that spring to mind that would describe this personal journey of mine would be profound, deep, sad, ancient, heat, mountains, eagles, pelicans, rooks, vast landscapes, forest fires, old trapped ‘energies’, personal sadness, the watchers, ancient Templar buildings, the aroma of roses, roadside blooms, ancient energies, time distortions, a Templar history, hidden histories, huge road bridges across vast chasms of nature, off the beaten track, up in the clouds, the el Camino Trail, earthly trapped entities…

Reality is never what you think it is and is full of surprises both positive and negative, one has to embrace and accept everything, we live in an interesting, many faceted realm which many are blind to. I discover more and more of these truths on every quest i embark upon and i hope you too dear readers can partake of my journey with me and discover all this for yourselves.

Many Craft connections and aspects to this planet have always been here, yet carefully and purposefully hidden, usually by the various religions of this planet and their false power and false truths. The Knights Templars were always known as the keepers of secrets and i am very proud and humbled to uphold these truths.

DAY ONE: TUESDAY 25th MARCH: Left Cambridge for a one night stop at Dymchurch near Dover, so to get an early morning start on Euro Tunnel the next day. The apartment was lovely, on the sea front of this old fashioned seaside town, right on the very sea front with a sea view no less!

DAY TWO: WEDNESDAY 26th MARCH: An early morning ride onto Euro Tunnel into France, with a very long drive ahead. We drove all the way through France to Le Bourg at Valade, about 600 miles to almost the Spanish border. It was a stunning day and we made excellent time thanks to Karl’s driving skills. We made our way via three long toll roads and i named myself  ‘Lady of the Tolls’, for how quickly i now have the hang of it.

We spent the night exhausted yet well, in a converted barn in very rural France that looked straight out of the set of ‘ello ‘ello! (TV series). In the morning before departure we looked right out to lines of vineyards and as we departed we noticed a little Templar Church right there. As fate would have it i forgot my hoodie and had to go back for it, so a walk around the Templar church it had to be!

 

A taste of rural France with hints of a Templar history

DAY THREE: THURSDAY 27th MARCH: Into Spain! Another 400 plus, mile journey took us right into the heart of Spain to San Martin de Valdetuer, right into the snowy capped mountains.

DAY FOUR: FRIDAY: 28th MARCH: A two night stay, at Casa de Turismo, mainly for a rest and to catch up on sleep, although a beautiful area we were simply there for a stopover and even though fate held out an uninvited hand with some very sad personal news from home, i was so glad i resting….

View from Casa de Turismo

DAY FIVE: SATURDAY 29th MARCH: A not too early start and on the road again, but this time to visit some spiritual Templar sites.

Palace of Gaudi: Astorga. Leon. Spain: Built by the Templars in the 13th Century. The original palace is now converted to a museum with artifacts of particular interest on the path, including a depiction of ‘Boaz’ surrounded by a circle. The Palace is on the el Camino trail (way of Santiago trail) and welcomes tourists and pilgrims alike. Astoria is a lively place with lots of eateries and individual shops where i picked up some lovely spices and oils to take home.

Iglesia de Nueestra. Senora de la O La Carrera de Otero. Leon. Spain: Historical Declaration 28th September 1973. A place where those whom sought the enlightenment of the realm were inducted. It was very quiet there on this very hot day and sadly we could not get inside. It was really in the middle of nowhere with not a single soul to be seen….

DAY SIX: SUNDAY 30th MARCH: After this fairly relaxing day, still contemplating my sad news, we drove to our next place of rest for a two night stay at the beautiful and relaxing El Vallin de Lan. Cerezales del Condadoin Spain, surrounded by beautiful and peaceful countryside.

DAY SEVEN: MONDAY 31st MARCH: We left the above lovely villa and drove through the beautiful Spanish countryside on this lovely sunny day to visit a ‘Trinity’ of very old and original  Templar churches.

Iglesia parroquil de Santiago Apostol: A beautiful church that stood out in the landscape, but sadly closed and sadly unused, made of deep red brick like most of the buildings around these parts. It is said that it holds an artifact from 1615 CE, but as it was closed and unused we shall never know.. In the past it was a place of a great battle that occurred in 711 CE, the shortly after in 712 CE there are historical accounts of bright lights that “filled the sky”. Interestingly, as happens of a great many of our visits to Templar sites. we were being observed, being watched.

Considering we were in the middle of nowhere with not a glimpse of civilization in sight, an elderly couple were there before us, the little bent lady hardly being able to walk as her elderly male companion seeming ‘dragged’ her around the site. They walked around the building, smiled at us and then ‘vanished’ completely, into the ‘ether’, as they say. But where had they come from and where did they go? They had no transport and as i said the lady could hardly walk, but gone they most certainly were…

The whole area is very rural, off the beaten track with not a tourist in sight. Up in the slopes of lower the mountains one can see quite big traces of very early and impressive buildings of ancient civilizations, over quiet a large distance.

Parroquia catolica Santa Maria Del Castro: ‘Oldest place of Templars from 1168 CE’. Completed in1809 CE. In 1960 CE, a discovery was made at the church, that led to the formation of a group of locals that would protect the artifact indefinitely.

Parroquia catolica San Esterban: *Past Mosque 1128. Bursting with Templar energy, a place to visit for certain in a very quaint and charming old area.

We visited a ‘Trinity ‘of Templar churches, each with a unique history just waiting to be told…..

That afternoon we arrived for a two night stay at Casa Rural lamadretierra. Pandorado in Spain, high up in the mountains with lovely views.

DAY EIGHT: TUESDAY 1st APRIL:  Leave Casa Rural lamadretierra in Spain on a journey into Portugal.

Castelo de Chaves. Praca de Camoes. Perugal: *Templars in residence from 1128 CE. Being built in 78 BCE makes this castle or rather tower remains an absolute must. Inside there is a small museum of militaria, then a climb to the top for the amazing view. There is reference or maybe a sighting here of the watchers, also known as the Igigi, with the pillars of Joachim and Boaz, for communication, a message, if needed. Also the outside walls have some interesting symbols on them too.

Stay at Casa cas Oliveras, Braga, Portugal for 3 nights.

DAY NINE: WEDNESDAY 2nd APRIL: Braga Catherdral. Se de Braga. Portugal: * in 409 CE were invading Germanic Tribes known as the ‘Barbarian Invasions’. Original construction in the 11th Century, renovations completed in the 13th Century, in the oldest city in Portugal, it stands so to mark this place in time. It was certainly very big and interesting with some very old and fascinating stone carvings and some beautiful paintings.

Bragga was lovely lively and historic,  and we had a very nice lunch there too.

Roman Thermae of Maximinus: Braga. Portugal: Roman bath ruins covering quite a large area in the city. Excavated remains of a large Roman public bath complex active during the 1st – 3rd centuries BCE, whose construction was integrated into the urban renewal of the civitas of Bracara Augustas, the Roman provincial capital of Gallacia. The excavations are still being carried out here and much more to be found.

See more info here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Thermae_of_Maximinus

 

DAY NINE: WEDNESDAY 2nd APRIL (cont) Santuario de Nossa Senhora Catholic Church. Soutelo. (Sanctuary of our lady of Relief) Portugal: Founded in 1798 CE, this sanctuary, a Neo Gothic church, with a Latin cross plan. It is said that a ‘dormant portal’ lies within this said church. A Marian sanctuary located in the parish of  Soutelo, district of Braga.

Read more here: https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/136635

 

 

Ending the day with a mountain drive with magical scenic views.

 

 

Please contact me here for further details ‘moon.willow@ntlworld.com’

‘Keeper of Scrolls’ ‘Grail Guardian’

Updated July 2025

Our Temple Master and renowned tutor of Craft is Mr Karl Neville details below:

My Chap Publications – all Karl’s books and more

You will also find videos and extra info here too.

MyChapPublications (Karls youtube channel)

 

Please do get in touch if you are interested and feel that this path is for you…..

 

Always time for lunch and a nice coffee!

 

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QUEST 39: ‘PLAYFUL LINES’ THE CLARKE LINE. WEEK THREE

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June 7, 2025

At last i am in a position to continue with the quest posts and to relive the wonderful experiences i have had. So time to regroup my personal army and to start sharing with you all again. I hope that many of you will  learn and start to wonder about what life really is all about and will pick up the clues that Karl and myself leave for you. I am very much still learning myself but my, what an amazing journey my earthly one has been so far… April 2025

DAY SEVENTEEN: THURSDAY 25th April: Sagalund Museum: The official blurb for the museum is that it is a large open air museum founded in 1900 and is Finland’s first open air museum. Set in large grounds, a kind of garden setting in Kimito, there is quite a lot of walking to do between buildings. and exhibits. However it was winter when we visited so most of it was closed and in a strange way that was to our advantage, for it was one of the most strangest and weirdest places i have ever visited and i i loved it!

https://www.visitkimitoon.fi/en/see-and-do/culture-and-attractions/museums-and-historical-attractions/sagalund/

Most of the museum was closed apart from the shop and a section upstairs that the guy in the shop said we could visit. The whole place seemed to be set in another time line and the guy in the shop himself kept coming and going, as if he was drifting in and out of time, completely disappearing and then reappearing. But upstairs was another story entirely, for it was a cross between an ancient set of a supernatural movie and a historical tableau. There were certainly presences around and nothing was quite what it seemed to be. Eyes watching from places they should not have been, a feeling of being in another dimension altogether and seeing figures that did not see us. Whatever was happening there it was both an enjoyable and strange experience and i was so glad to be  there! The whole place was drifting in another time….

 

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So after that experience we had a lovely little break in a nearby cafe, although i must say that the whole area had a kind of ‘feel’ about it!

 

Tenola Church: After coffee and lunch we visited Tenola church nearby Tenala but sadly we could not get inside. It was a pretty looking church from the outside and look charming in the photos. The first record of Tenhola parish church is from the year 1329, and this medieval stone church was built in 1460. It has a richly furnished interior, so a shame we could not get inside. It has a crucifix from 1470, a 14th century trumphal cross and 17th century wall paintings.
Grail Bloodline connections of Karl Neville:
  • Sir James William Clarke 09/12/1485 – 02/08/1544 of Forde Hall. Wrotham. Kent. Karl’s 13 x Great Grandfather.
DAY EIGHTEEN FRIDAY 26th April: Tytyri Mine Experience. Lohja. Finland: This was an amazing experience, fascination and very interesting. We were way below the ground and gained access via a lift that went way, way below. One down there we were able to make our own way around and enjoy the experience in our own time. There was a lot more in there than meets the eye with special displays for children. Calcite crystals are illuminated making for a very magical experience. One descends 110 meters underground and amazingly right inside the energy line that connects to Craft. There was a little visitors centre and coffee shop where one could get refreshments and gifts. One can read about the origins and history of the mine here below:

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Church of St Lawrence (St Laurus) Janakkala. Finland: This church is the third largest medieval parish church in Finland. Sadly it was very closed so no access gained but it was very pretty from the outside and looked very photogenic with the snow all around. Prior to the introduction of Lutheranism into Finland the church served the Roman Catholic Church. The church is dedicated to St Lawrence of Rome. There are early sixteenth century murals inside which make it one of the most valuable medieval buildings in Finland. The church itself is a medieval sandstone church, probably consecrat in the 13th century. The sacristy and armoury of the church were demolished in the 19th century when it was transformed into an Empire-style cruciform church and a new sacristy was built at the eastern end.
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Grail Bloodline connection of Karl Neville:
  • Sir James William Clarke 09/12/1485 – 02/08/1544 of Forde Hall. Wrotham. Kent.
DAY NINETEEN. SATURDAY 27th April: Karajamaki Hill stone circle.  Eura. Finland:  These amazing stones date from 38,000 BCE, making them currently 40,000 years old Stone Age sacred space, referred to as ‘Court Circle’, yet its real name has always been ‘Judge’s Stone’, it guards two special graves from that time, ‘settlers” that came to the Earth…. Both interesting and intriguing and what was also very intriguing was the personal realization of ‘watchers’ being around…. Although in a fairly populated area, the stones are hidden away atop a mound that use to be the shoreline of an ocean for at this point Eura was by the sea, a seaside settlement and like many stone circles it hides many secrets and riddles of earthly time. The stones that marks this burial site were in line with many burials of that time that were placed next to the sea.
DAY TWENTY SUNDAY 28th April – A well earned rest day!
DAY TWENTY ONE. MONDAY 29th April:  St Mary’s Church. Pojo: This very unusual looking church with its distinctive stone walls was built in 1400 CE. The church’s wooden sculptures date from the 1200’s, the stone walls from the 1400’s, the pews from the 1700’s, the organ facade from the 1800’s, the brick floor, altar and organ from the 1800’s and the new altar from 2000. However the church was sadly closed and we could not get in to see any of this. But it was a lovely looking church with well kept interesting large grounds surrounding it.
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After the church we had a little bit of ‘time out’ at the nearby river and marina
Grail Bloodline connection of Karl Neville:
  • Thomas Clarke 18/03/1375 – 02/06/1446 of Forde Hall. Wrotham. Kent. Karl’s 17 x Great Grandfather.
DAY TWENTY TWO. TUESDAY  30th April: Hanko Church and Hanko Water Tower, followed by a stroll around the picturesque seaside part of Hanko with our usual stop for a lovely coffee, chill and a good old browse around the stores there, before saying our goodbys. It was a simply gorgeous day, we could not have wished for a lovelier last day in Hanko. The church is set atop a mound on the edge of the town, overlooking the town. It is a neo-Gothic church built in 1892 and designed by Johan Jacob Ahrenberg. The church was damaged badly the second world war, but has been thoroughly renovated. While i was strolling around the church at the top of the mound, a large wild deer happened to walk through the church grounds just in front of me and simply disappeared into the forest scrub. Obviously knew just where it was going.
and then time for a nice coffee….
Grail Bloodline connection of Karl Neville:
  • Henry John Clarke 05/10/1900 – 14/10/1982 of Edmonton. Middlesex. Great Grandfather.

 

DAY TWENTY THREE. WEDNESDAY 1st May: Leaving Finland: Finland was a mixture of all sorts of things. It was both challenging and picturesque, it was a learning curve on both the metaphysical and the physical. Hanko was lovely and our apartment was brilliant, it’s always very sad to leave such amazing accommodation. The view from our huge windows was not only stunning but was a huge secret riddle in itself and I will never forget what i saw and felt there. So off we go to board the Tallink Silja ferry for the Baltic countries bordering Russia and to soak up the Russian influences along the way, probably the closest we will ever get to Russia these days.

 

“Goodby Hanko”

 

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You will also find videos and extra info here too.

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QUEST 39: ‘PLAYFUL LINES’ THE CLARKE LINE. WEEK TWO

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February 14, 2025

“Week two and here we are safely arriving in Finland after an overnight and comfortable sea voyage. Sometimes it’s hard to believe exactly where we are and just how far we have come – both on an earthly and also metaphysical level” 🙂

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DAY NINE: Wednesday 17th April:  Arrive safe and sound at Helsinki. Finland!

Uspenski Cathedral. Helsinki Finland: Completed in 1868, situated in the Katajanokka district of Finland, the largest orthodox church in western Europe. With it’s golden cupolas and redbrick facade, the church is one of the clearest symbols of the Russian impact on Finnish history. It is in an elevated position (a pyramid maybe?) and is one of the first buildings one sees after disembarking from the ferry. It is dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos (the Virgin Mary). Its name comes from the Old Church Slavonic word uspenie, which denotes the Dormition.
The cathedral was full of beautiful and luminous artifacts, yet sadly the altar and surrounding area was cordoned off, a sign of church control which should have long gone…

The Grail Bloodline. Bloodline of Karl Neville:

  • John Clarke  18/09/1746 – 07/06/1789 Farway, Devon. Karl Neville’s 5 x Great Grandfather
Time for espresso in an amazing ‘Art Cafe’

Helsinki Cathedral. Helsinki Finland. The church was originally built from 1830 to 1852 as a tribute to the Grand Duke of  Finland, Tsar Nicholas I of Russia. It was also known as St Nicholas’s Church (Finnish: Nikolainkirkko, Swedish: Nikolajkyrkan ) until the  independence of Finland in 1917.  It is a major landmark of the city, located in the neighborhood of Kruununhaka and possibly the most famous structure in Finland as a whole when viewed across the Earth. It is located way up high again with amazing views across the city and can be seen from miles around too.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helsinki_Cathedral

The cathedral is peaceful and spacious with some beautiful artworks on view. Although access was restricted when we arrived, the ‘barriers’ did eventually come down so we could stroll around inside.

The Grail Bloodline. Bloodline of Karl Neville:

  • John Clarke 18/09/1746 – 07/06/1789.  Faraway.  Devon Karl Neville’s 5 x GGF

Arrived safely in Hanko for a fourteen nights stay in a luxury waters edge apartment.

DAY TEN: Thursday 18th April: My Birthday!

 

Out for a gorgeous pizza and a wander around Klaukala

“Thank you Karl for my delicious treat!”

 

DAY ELEVEN: Friday 19th April: Rest Day!

“Enjoying our lovely apartment with it’s scenic sea views & strange magnetic occurrences, & then it snowed!”

DAY TWELVE: Saturday 20th April: Somero Church. Finland: A very snowy and cold day  in Finland – who would have guessed it in April! But even so everywhere looked totally stunning and photogenic. Somero is set in a rather hilly Finnish landscape but on a day like today a good day for photography even though very cold! An earlier church was built in 1490 CE. However this existing church is from 1859 CE,  built on a hill to the south of the old cemetery. When the new church was completed, the wooden church of Somero, built in 1668, was demolished in 1864.

We couldn’t get inside this church so please enjoy the snowy scenes. As always click to enlarge.

The Grail Bloodline. Bloodline of Karl Neville:

  • Thomas Clarke 18/03/1375-02/06/1446 Forde Hall, Wrotham Kent.

Forssa Church. Forssa Finland: Built in 1917 in the middle of the civil war to a district called Kallomaki. It was inaugurated  in 1918. The style of the church is gothic and was designed by architect Josef Stenback. It has many beautiful decorative features both on the inside and out but again we could not get inside, so we will never know. The church tower rises all the way up to 45 metres and one speciality of the church is that the altar is facing west.The glass paintings on the altar are widely known representing the birth, cruxifixion and resurrection of Christ.

Grail Bloodline Connection:

  • Henry John Clarke 05/10/1900-14/10/1982 Edmonton Middlesex. Karl Neville’s Great Grandfather

DAY THIRTEEN: Sunday 21st April: Hanko Front Museum. Near Hanko Finland: It was still a very cold day here in Finland. The snow had set in and the sky was heavy and dull and although both museums were closed we had a good wander around in the snow outside each of them. I can’t tell you much about the museum in Hanko but the cold weather and snow did lend an authentic atmosphere to the War Front Museum just outside of Hanko, near the old borderlines.

“The Wartime Museum, above in Hanko, Finland was sadly closed…”

The Hanko Front Museum is located in a culturally and historically significant place, where the border between Finland and the Soviet Union ran from 1940 to 1941, when the Soviet Union occupied the Hanko penisula. The museum’s permanent exhibition ‘Hanko in Foreign Hands’, which we did not get to see due to the museum being closed, describes the historical events of the Hanko front. The museum grounds are interesting for you will find authentic looking running and battle trenches. The are some good replicas of wartime tanks and vehicles outside, which looked almost as if we had stepped back in time with the snow upon the ground one had a real sense of actually being there. The ‘energies’ of the area added to that too.

The Southernmost Point of Finland: Uddskatan, Hangö: Ancient site of the ‘Kwakali’, an absolute must. Not far from where we were staying, this beautiful beach was almost deserted yet it held mysteries and energies shown only to a few… This peaceful area is located in the Uddskatan nature reserve which is part of the Tulliniemi bird sanctuary. On the southernmost tip you will find nature trails, forest, meadows and high points from which there is a view, and a rich bird life. The Uddskatan water area with its beaches was placed under protection as a valuable bird spot already in 1933. And yet it also holds a secret with its mysterious rock placement on the beach….

” A beach, nature and a rock…”

Video: Hanko Beach. Finland

DAY FOURTEEN: Monday 22nd April: Church of St Lawrence: Lupajantie Perniö, Finland: A pretty little church both inside and out, the Perniö Church was built in the 15th century, in 1460. It is dedicated to St. Lawrence, as are many medieval churches in Finland. The interior contains mural paintings made by the school of famous artist Petrus Henriksson, from the end of 15th century. There are also seven limestone tombs inside the church. The belfry was erected in 1746. From a Craft point of view the church did share an  interesting revelation previously unknown to me… Hiding in the photos you will find the answer.

“More clues unravel here at this pretty church”

Video: St Lawrence Church. Finland

The Grail Bloodline. Bloodline of Karl Neville:

  • Sir James William Clarke: 09/12/1485 – 02/08/1544 Forde Hall, Wrotham, Kent Karl Neville’s 13 x GGF

 

A nice tasty lunch before venturing on…

 

Turku Cathedral: Tuomiokirkonkatu Turku, Finland: The cathedral was originally built out of wood in the late 13th century in 1276 CE, and was dedicated as the main cathedral of Finland in 1300, the seat of the Catholic bishop of Turku and the Mother Church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. It was considerably expanded in the 14th and 15th centuries, mainly using stone as the construction material. The cathedral was badly damaged during the Great Fire of Turku in 1827. It is considered to be the most important religious building in Finland, having borne witness to many important events in the nations history and a very recognizable symbol. There is a lot to see inside, many side chapels with altars dedicated to various saints. From a Craft point of view i found it to have a very ‘demonic energy’ which also from a Craft perspective i quite liked and yet still very beautiful… There are quite a few notable people buried here too.

Turko Cathedral Finland has a very dark beauty…

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The Grail Bloodline. Bloodline of Karl Neville:

  • Sir Simon Woodchurch: 23/08/1241 – 06/05/1307 Woodchurch, Kent. Karl Neville’s 22xGGF

 

DAY FIFTEEN:Tuesday 23rd April: Rest day as very thick snow all around! Literally snowed in – we were not expecting this!

Video: What lies beneath… Hanko. Finland

DAY SIXTEEN:Wednesday 24th April: Ekenäs Church: Stora Kyrkogatan  Ekenäs, Finland: After being snowed in it certainly was good to get out and about again and what a contrast in the weather. Today was bright and crisp with clear blue skies! Ekanas is a very pleasant and vibrant seaside town near the coast with some interesting shops, an ‘old town’ area, eateries and coffee shops. The whole area was glowing in the crisp sunshine and befitting the nature of the quests we had an interesting encounter with a shop keeper there. A well as the church there is a very interesting old wooden chapel to see. The town had a good uplifting energy, unlike many parts of Finland which are just the opposite.

The construction of the Ekanas church was started in 1651 and carried out to the 1670s. The initiative to build a stone church in Ekenäs came from earl Gustaf Adolf Leijonhufvud but it is unknown who designed the original baroque church. The church was ravaged by fire in 1821 and renovated by architect Charles Bassi between 1821 and 1839 and it is this design we see these days.

A wander, a coffee, an old wooden chapel and a nice lunch in Ekanas

Video: The Old Wooden Chapel. Ekenas. Finland

Dagmar’s Spring: Leksvallvägen. Raseborg. Finland: Dagmar’s Spring is found in the Dagmar Park nature reserve. It is said that the waters here are that of the Divine. The park is also known by the name ‘Kallviken’, the area is a popular day trip destination, especially among locals. At the centre of the park is the spring named after the Danish born princess Dagmar. Dagmar’s life became intertwined with Finnish history when she was made Czarina of Russia, Maria Feodorovna.

Dagmar’s spring winds it’s way down to the sea at Kallviken, near a popular beach, flowing down from the mountains, said to have formed in the ice-age. There is also a stone monument at the spring, commemorating the visit by the Czar and Czarina. The spring water here is clear and fresh and used by the locals whom have no need of shop bought water! We saw several folks collecting water while we were there.

The interesting aspect here from a Craft point of view, are that the ‘energies’ here, hiding in the trees have a blue-mist kind of appearance that often appears in photographs – look closely to see them in my photos. It was quite icy and slippery here underfoot and it was challenging to walk safely, so sadly i did not get as near to the spring as i would have liked, yet I was able  to admire it and it’s beauty from a distance.

The Grail Bloodline. Bloodline of Karl Neville:

  • John Clarke:  18/09/1746 – 07/06/1789  Farway, Devon.  Karl Neville’s 5 x Great Grandfather

On a lighthearted note, seen on day fourteen. A sweet little robot courier swiftly and accurately  negotiates the lunch-time traffic as it happily wends it’s way amongst the traffic. I was impressed!

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And so endeth week two of this amazing quest, but what would week three bring? In the meantime I will be uploading some videos soon!

Our Temple Master and renowned tutor of Craft is Mr Karl Neville details below:

My Chap Publications – all Karl’s books and more

You will also find videos and extra info here too.

MyChapPublications (Karls youtube channel)

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QUEST 39: ‘PLAYFUL LINES. THE CLARKE LINE’ WEEK ONE.

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October 20, 2024

‘PLAYFUL LINES – THE CLARKE LINE’

Quest 39 Wednesday April 10th 2024 TO Saturday 11th May 2024.

Another adventure awaits as we travel towards Europe and through to the Baltic countries on our Grail Quest, our quest for an earthly truth….

32 Nights / 31 Days (4 Weeks) traveling through Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, Netherlands, Denmark and Germany (eight countries)

WEEK ONE: DAY ONE: Tuesday 9th April: Leaving Cambridge to stay in Hythe, Kent overnight, ready to board the Channel Tunnel Shuttle Train from Folkstone to Calais on:

Video: Karl gives an overview of Quest 39

DAY TWO: Wednesday 10th April 2024: Across on the train and into Garrel in north-west Germany for two nights, a journey of 385 miles taking nearly seven hours. A smooth and trouble free journey across into Germany and the real start of this adventure!

Along the road into Germany….

Video: Arrived in Germany!

DAY THREE: Thursday 11th April: St Vitus Church. Dörpen. Germany: The Roman Catholic parish church of St. Vitus is located in Dörpen in Lower Saxony.  Between 1794 and 1798 a classicist hall church, built in typical Templar style, in place of an older chapel and was consecrated  in 1801. The church tower was built in 1883, demolished and rebuilt on the southeast flank of the nave. The interior is covered with a wooden flat ceiling decorated in stucco. In the crossing is a dome-like recess with a depiction of the Trinity. The oldest part of the church furnishings is a carved Pieta from the beginning of the 16th century. A wooden figure of Saint Vitus was created around 1700. There were some very interesting wooden carvings there, and statues too, with a very strong Templar and Craft connection. Females saints are depicted beautifully in the stained-glass windows giving the church a very strong female energy, together with some iconic serpent symbology too.Serpents have always been very important within Craft – hence why we are known as ‘The Serpent Priesthood’.

St Vitus Church showing the carvings around the walls and ceiling & the beautiful windows of female saints – all with a strong Templar connection. Click on photos to enlarge.

Video: St Vitus Church. Germany

Dörpen is a typical little German town, in the clean and thoughtful style one comes to expect in Germany. Spacious streets with shops set well back from the road and everything well looked after. After the church we enjoyed a wander and a coffee, stopping at a local bakery for refreshments, in the way of baked goods and a lovely espresso coffee.

The clean streets and bakery of Dorpen – time to rest awhile…

The Grail Bloodline. Bloodline of Karl Neville:

  • Fredemundus Desposyni 20.01.375 – 19.08.423: Nordrhein. Westfalen. Germany. Karl Neville’s 52 x Great Grandfather

Pfarrkirche St. Clemens. Wesuwe. Haren: The Roman Catholic parish church of St Clemens is located in Wesuwe, a district of Haren (Elms) in Lower Saxony. The old part is from the 8th century and two extensions from the 16th and 19th centuries. In 1510 the foundation stone of the church tower was laid to replace the wooden bell tower. It was preserved and the old church was then rebuilt. In this church are some very interesting carvings and statues, and at the top of the stairs some unknown (to the modern world) symbols of which only ‘Craft’ will be familiar with. The depiction of the Last Supper is also very unusual for a specific reason not normally known of…. Can you see what it is?

Video: St Clemens Church. Germany

The Grail Bloodline. Bloodline of Karl Neville:

  • Fredemundus Desposyni 20.01.375 – 19.08.423. Nordrhein. Wesfalen. Germany. Karl Neville’s 52 x Great Grandfather.

DAY FOUR: Friday 12th April:  Leaving Garrel, we had a long journey of 211 miles in front of us, a trip of about 4 hours. Upon the way though we did have a Craft connection stop, it is always enjoyable to break the journey.

St Peter’s Cathedral. Schleswig. Denmark: The cathedral was completed in 1200 CE, and is the main church of city of Schleswig and was the cathedral of the Bishop of Schleswig until the diocese was dissolved in 1624. It is now a church of the North Elbian Evangelical Lutheran Church, the seat of the Lutheran Bishop of Schleswig and Holstein.  It is very gothic in style with some beautiful architecture both inside and out.

See more details here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schleswig_Cathedral

St Peters Catherdral. Schleswig.

The Grail Bloodline. Bloodline of Karl Neville:

  • Sir Roger Woodchurch 25.04.1191 – 16.09.1243. Woodchurch. Kent. Karl Neville’s 24 x Great Grandfather.

Video: On the road. Denmark through to Sweden

Although a long journey, it was a safe and interesting, stopping for a ‘rest break’ on route at this peaceful spot…

DAY FIVE: Saturday 13th April: A Rest Day. After arriving safely in at Fågelmara, Sweden, today was a rest day for relaxation and recuperation, before another long journey….

DAY SIX: Sunday 14th April:  Leave Fågelmara and another long trip ahead of us, stopping along the way at our next cathedral. The journeys themselves are always very interesting with lots of points of interest along the way – one never knows what may lie around each corner….

Leaving Fågelmara, on route to Stockholm.

Linkoping Cathedral. St Persgatan. Sweden: The cathedral here is 800 years old, it’s first recorded history on this site begins in the 11th century, with the construction of a wooden church. Later, around 1120, a stone church was built, a basilica of about half the size of the present building. By around 1230 it became necessary to construct a larger church. It is an active Lutherian church and one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Europe. It was an extremely blustery day when we arrived, making walking very challenging. The cathedral was undergoing renovations with big plastic sheeting flapping around furiously in the winds!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Link%C3%B6ping_Cathedral

Inside and around Linkoping Cathedral

The Grail Bloodline. Bloodline of Karl Neville:

  • Lord Tescellin 29.06.1005 – 02.03.1072. Fountaine-les-Djion. France. Karl Neville’s 31 x Great Grandfather.

Espresso on the road! Then a three night stay in Sweden in one of the ‘Hoom’ hotel apartments before embarking upon a ferry trip to Stockholm.

DAY SEVEN: Monday 15th April: Storkyrkan Cathedral.  Stockholm, Sweden: Situated in the old town area of Stockholm, it is the oldest church in modern times. Consecrated 1306 CE, the Great Church, also called Stockholms domkyrka and Sankt Nikolai Kyrka (church of Saint Nicholas). The church lies in the oldest part of Stockholm down some narrow streets, but on the highest point. It was consecrated to Saint Nicholas in 1306 and still maintains much of it’s late medieval appearance. Hard to photograph though as in a very built up area around the cathedral, with old narrow street, little shops and of course visitors.

Walking towards the cathedral through the old bustling part of Stockholm.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storkyrkan

Inside this old cathedral is much ancient symbology.

The Grail Bloodline. Bloodline of Karl Neville:

  • Peter Clarke  16/09/1291 – 21/01/1368  Karl Neville’s 20 x G.G.F.  Woodchurch. Kent.

Saint Gertrude German Church. Svartmangatan. Stockholm, Sweden: Just a short walk away, again own narrow streets, the German guild of St. Gertrude was founded on the location for the present church in the 14th century. While the guild was created by German merchants, their Swedish counterparts were often invited to take part in its activities. For example, King Charles VIII was elected in the guild’s building in 1448. The headquarters of the guild was gradually rebuilt into a church starting in the 1580.  Although the church was closed, it was set in a pretty little garden so we were able to have a nice stroll around outside. The church is dedicated to Saint Gertrude (626-659), abbess of the Benedictine monastery of Nivelles, in present day Belgium, and patron saint of travellers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Church,_Stockholm

The Grail Bloodline. Bloodline of Karl Neville:

  • Peter Clarke  16/09/1291 – 21/01/1368  Karl Neville’s 20 x G.G.F. Woodchurch Kent.

Time for a coffee and bookshop date amongst the little narrow streets….

DAY EIGHT: Leave Järfälla where had been staying to depart Stockholm with check-in for the ferry at 15:15: Two overnight cabins to arrive 10:30 am in Helsinki after 17 hours at sea!  End of week one!

Hey! Going my way!?

So this has been week one, lots of traveling plus some extra challenges and now well into this European Quest with revelations and Grail truths starting to reveal themselves to an eager student or any eager listener…

 

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QUEST 38: NORDIC CALL: WEEK ONE.

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February 24, 2024

“This long awaited for quest, was finally upon us and it seemed like a dream that we were actually off to Iceland , that magical land of fire and ice, myth and reality. Little did i know what an impact Iceland would have on my life, upon my soul and on my personal Grail Quest and of how much i would discover there and that the ‘Stones of Time’ awaited me…

So tomorrow we are off on Quest 39, traveling by land and sea to Iceland where i am sure many adventures and experiences await, usually of a more metaphysical nature too. But before that, we reach Germany in a couple of days.
As you realize by now, these Quests have a serious side to them, not only a learning curve for me, but relevant in a much wider sense, not only of Craft but generally from an earthly aspect too. It is a greatly humbling to be, not only known as a true knight, but to know i live and breathe as one too.
It’s not what you see but what you don’t see, for when you stop seeing the mundane, your eyes will truly open….

 

DAY ONE:

TUESDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2023: Stay near Felixstowe at Trimley St Mary, in readiness to board the Stena Line ferry the next morning

DAY TWO:

WEDESDAY 25TH OCTOBER: Boarding the ferry for the Hook of Holland, for a voyage of nearly eight hours, then a road trip of three and a half hours to take us through to Germany, for a two night stay at Sogel.

DAY THREE:

THURSDAY: 26TH OCTOBER: WERPELOH STONE CIRCLE: STEINKREIS: For me this was one of the highlights of the Quest and very important to the quests as a whole, as to my own understanding of the reality of this realm. It is said to be an active ‘void’ on the earth, if only one can awaken it with maybe the the correct sequences? What a day in Germany it proved to be, achieving a good degree of knowledge and insight at this incredibly powerful stone circle. The circle contains one of the ‘serpent gates’ upon the earth. It is said that the actual physical circle is not that ancient, but whether it is or not, the site is ancient. The thing to remember, like the churches we visit, it is not the physical reality of what is now upon the sites we visit, but the reason for the sites in the first place. It all connects to the ‘unseen‘, to the metaphysical, the churches, buildings, stones etc are often known as ‘Markers in Time’

Bloodline/Grail Connection:

  • The Desposyni main line…..

Let me take you around this stone circle…

Take a tour around the circle with Karl

 

ST JODOCUS CHURCH: KIRCHSTRABE: A short drive away through some pretty countryside and we arrived at our next destination in Borger Germany, an attractive red-bricked church which looked even prettier with it’s backdrop of autumn leaves. In the middle of the town but with much of interest to see. The church was very well looked after, very quite though. St Jodocus, commonly called Giguel, was the eldest son Juthael, whom became king of Brittany in the year 630 CE. To the eagle eyed there was much Templar and/or Craft detail to see in the church.

A very quick tour around St Jodocus Church

Join Karl for an in depth look at the church

 

It turned out to be a quiet day today, we chilled out after our quest wanderings in a charming, little vintage cafe and florists in Solgel, minutes away from where we are staying for these two nights. Espresso, Americano and delicious cake. No cake for me though, but i still love to look! Tomorrow will be a very long drive for a one night stay in Denmark ready to catch the ferry to Iceland on Saturday 28th October. I can’t believe it!

 

 

DAY FOUR:

FRIDAY 27TH OCTOBER: Leave Sogel in Germany for a one night stay in Danmarksgade, Denmark, in readiness to catch the ferry from Hirtshalls, in the morning.

DAY FIVE:

SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER: Leave Danmarksgade for Hitshalls to catch the ferry to Iceland. Board the Smyril Line ferry for a four night ocean voyage to Iceland. Two luxury Nordic cabins. Stopping off at the Faroe Islands. Sadly i was sea-sick during the voyage but had my lovely cabin to cozy-up in. The facilities on-board were amazing but sadly i did not get to enjoy them!

At sea with me – come join me!

DAY SIX:

SUNDAY29th OCTOBER: On board the Ferry.

DAY SEVEN:

MONDAY 30th OCTOBER:  On board the Ferry

 

The Faroe Islands on the way to Iceland. So stunning, out of this world beautiful with a few surprises  too.

 

Just as we were leaving the Faroe Islands, i witnessed an amazing site in the ocean. I was just sitting on my cabin’s window seat admiring the beautiful view, as we sailed through the islands, when something unusual in the water caught my eye. Low and behold! There before me was one of those strange and amazing magnetic circles of still water, surrounded by moving waves; a circle that no other wave could cross. It looked so strange and amazing, defying reality in fact; a still circle surrounded by waves, but seeing is believing. This type of thing is caused by the earth magnetics, and these magnetics  cause so much more than folks ever realize or are ever told about. Over the coming weeks i would see and experience many similar things and learn that Iceland is a country of strong and strange magnetic occurences.

And with all this water around a riddle sprang to mind:

“Tumbling down over rocks and streams

Living in truth or living in dreams

Clinging to non, always finding my level

I am always contained by an earthly vessel”

 

Karl has lots of lovely footage on his channel

 

“So the Icelandic journey begins on day eight as we set ashore on an adventure of a life time!”

 

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24th February 2024

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QUEST 37: ‘SOLID ROOTS’ WEEK TWO

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February 3, 2024

 Off to the Land of the Vikings!

WEEK TWO:

DAY EIGHT: Tuesday 23rd May: Hamar Cathedral:  A three hour drive took us to the most northerly point of this (or any quest to date) to the city of Hamar in North Norway. A bit of a grey, cold old day and although the Cathedral was closed we took some good photos. It was originally built in 1152 AD, but burnt down by the Swedish army in 1567 AD, then rebuilt in 1864 AD. The cathedral is in a busy area on a road junction, with not much in the way of grounds, but very attractive and well looked after never-the-less. Sadly it was very closed and very cold! It was originally a church, and one of the churches of the Hamar parish, and is a white-washed brick church. Several changes have been made to it over the years and there are some nice architectural touches on the outside.

Read more about it below:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamar_Cathedral

We had a lovely lunch in Hamar and a nice afternoon out, even though cold, with a walk around the shops and a stroll along the waterfront – so a lovely day and even the rain cleared up!

Some lovely shots of the waterfront, as far north as i have so far ever been!  Almost level with Iceland – our next quest!

Tuesday 23rd May: Stange Kirke:  After another twenty minute drive, we arrived at Stange Kirke, Norway. Built in 1250 AD, there has been a graveyard here since 535 CE. The new church was built in 1250 CE and in 1703 CE it had extensive restoration due to a fire. The first church in Stange was a stone building constructed in the twelfth century. It is the parish church of Norway in Stange Municipality and is under the diocese of Hamar. Sadly this church was closed to us. It is set in a beautiful, slightly ethereal waterfront setting with peaceful and rejuvenating energies. There is a connection here to Karl’s 32 x Great Grandmother, Princess Groa Thorsteindottir. (more about her in Iceland!)

Keep joining the dots of the quest to discover the truth of the Grail and the truth of life….

Read more here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stange_Church

DAY NINE: Wednesday 24th May: Karlstad Cathedral: There has been a church on the site since 1312 AD. That church and almost all of the city centre was burnt down in 1616 and re-built as a cathedral in 1647 AD by Queen Christina (1626 – 1689). It is located in the middle of Karlstad and belongs to the Cathedral Parish of the Diocese of Karlstad of the Church of Sweden. We found the church to be shut when we first approached it, yet were later delighted to be able to enter through a side door ‘the tradesman’s entrance, magically opened for us’. This was certainly important to Karl, as he bears it’s name (for many reasons). Inside there is so much of a Templar connection and symbology everywhere. Somewhere in the cathedral there is said to be a very special and mysterious ‘Star Crystal’ of pyrite and crystal formation, but where did it come from and why and how was it known about…?

Templar Symbology and Grail clues all over this Cathedral

Let Karl take you on a tour of Karlstad Cathedral

 

….and something very special….

         

 

It was a very hot day for May, but we were out and about in Karlstad, Sweden – having lunch and coffees etc. A very vibrant place to visit and a really lovely day with nice warm weather and good energies.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karlstad_Cathedral

Wednesday 24th May: Varmlands Museum: This is the main museum in the centre of Karlstad, set in a lovely park setting, covering the local history and different selective artifacts of interest. It was an interesting visit.

I very much enjoyed the art gallery set inside the Varmlands Museum, in Karlstad. Sweden. There were some  beautiful pieces displayed here, especially the ones hinting at a darker, more hidden side of life…

and yes they caught my eye and imagination…..

Wednesday 24th May: Grums Kyrka: Established in 1971 but on a site of ancient celebrations. It is said that at Grums one can truly see…. The kyrka was opened and truly lovely inside. Grums is in the urban area of Varmland in Sweden. It is the seat of the Grums Municipality.

DAY TEN: Thursday 25th May: Nossemarks Kyrka: The current church was built of grey stone in 1794 AD, replacing the older wooden church of 1162 AD, which was beyond repair. In 1957 the altar piece was re-established, having been taken down in 1891 AD. The gardener kindly let us in, opened it up for us. It was small but beautiful inside with some lovely artworks and artifacts inside, some of a medieval origins.

Most of the churches in Norway and Sweden are painted white, in a very different style from our UK churches, all are usually in beautiful settings and very well looked after. One does not usually see the big gothic style buildings common in the UK and Europe.

`Thursday 25th May: Frederikstad Museum: An interesting museum in which we spent a good couple of hours. There was a little coffee shop and gift shop there too. The guy on the reception was friendly and very helpful. The museum is mostly themed around the second world war, from a local (to them) perspective and of the events that shaped this fortress town. There is an historical time line of the town too and some nice old buildings nearby.

DAY ELEVEN: Friday 26th May: Rest day:

DAY TWELVE: Saturday 27th May: Fjallbacka Church:  A long but pleasant drive found us at Fjallbacka in Sweden. The church built in 1892 in Neo Gothic, was high up on a clifftop overlooking this charming seaside town. The architect of the church was Adrian C. Peterson. Although we thought it was closed, we did get in as there was a private music practice going on, and very lovely it was too. But we kind of got in by chance though, so it was obviously meant to be for us to get in. There were many symbolic artworks inside and with an important connection to our quests. The Templars have been on this land for many years past with a connection to Ireland too…  Although we did get in ok, it was to be a very brief visit as we seemed to be almost ‘chucked out’ by a rather ‘jobsworth‘ person sporting a rather brisk manner to say the lest! .

The town, quay and seafront were lovely, as was the weather. We lingered for more than a while, with a lovely lunch, coffee and browsed the many little shops there. It was a really vibrant area with good energies (for a very good reason) and lots of happy people too!

Sea, scenery and retail therapy! What more could one wish for!

Saturday 27th May: Foss Kyrka: A stunning church, high on a pennisular overlooking miles of green countryside, first mentioned in 1157, reconstructed several times. The tower dates from 1872 AD. The altarpiece was painted by Pehr Horberg in 1703. It was very beautiful, but very closed, very windy and very high!

Although we couldn’t get inside there is a ‘virtual’ tour here – so the second best thing!

https://matterport.com/discover/space/96H9BuchGn

DAY THIRTEEN: Sunday 28th May: Torrskogs Kyrka: Built in 1766 AD, replacing an older wooden church circa 1153 AD. Renovation works undertaken in 1894 AD, with the current external form being preserved. There is said to be a medieval predecessor about five kilometres northwest of the current site. There is a richly sculptured altar piece inside together with many beautiful artifacts, but we couldn’t get  inside, so we did not see them. However the most important and special part here to see was outside, and not inside, something here that relates to other quest, both past, present and indeed future, which serves to tie many quests together, joining the dots and answering riddles….. As i have said before it is not about the church, but what lies hidden….

Time and Stones always do have a tale to tell. Look closely before moving on….

Sunday 28th May: Varviks Kyrka:  Sadly the church was closed, but what a stunning area surrounded by crystal clear waters, and splendid views across the lake, and where i was treated to a ‘tale of the deep’. (see my previous video). Since 2012 the church has belonged to Laxarby, Varvik’s parish, in the Karlstad Diocese. It is located on an island in lake Vastra Silen in Bengtsfors  municipality. Today’s church has been preceded by two earlier ones, a medieval wooden church built in 1662, and before that a possible stave church from the thirteenth century. There are preserved items from the church in the State Historical Museum. The current church was built in 1843 to 1846, according to drawings by the architect Johan Fredrik  Abom. It has natural stone walls. Today the church was closed but we still stayed a long time, really soaking up the energies and enjoying the scenery.

DAY FOURTEEN:  Monday 29th May: Larvik Church: The church was built in 1670 AD by the Count of Larvik, as he wanted to get married in a new church! The church contains (apparently) the famous Lucas Cranac painting, (with a link below) but the church is not open every day, and today was just one such day! Apparently for those interested in Art, the painting was once stolen but recovered by the Norwegian police, it is worth two to three millions! So today, just a quick visit with a couple of photos. The area did  not seem very photogenic, although it is near the sea, in the middle of town on a bit of a hillside, good views but with more time could have connected more. The area and the church were quite simple, and did not look like a home for such an expensive painting….

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Lucas_Cranach_Larvik.JPG

https://www.reuters.com/article/instant-article/idUSTRE52714F20090308/

Monday 29th May: Bragernes Kirke: The church is in the parish of  of Drammen in Viken county. It was designed by Ernt Norgrenn (1839 – 1880) in Neo-Gothic style and built of brick and was consecrated in 1871 AD.  Older church was built just west of the square in 1708, but burnt down in 1866 AD. It is located at the end of Church Street. The altarpiece,  ‘Resurrection’ was painted by Adolph Tideman and was copied in many Norwegian churches. I am sure it can be easily seen on the internet. The church was closed and looked a little sad, but had a wonderful serpent door handle round at the side door which made my day!

 

Just a book, a window and a candle….

Inspired by the Frederikstad Museum
Time goes by
We live and die
Don’t wast time
With tears to cry
For Time is neither
Young or old
And in the ground
Our bones grow cold
Yet one day maybe
Ripped asunder
To lay as here
For all to wonder….
  • The Grail connection of the whole quest is of the journey of the Grail itself, the purpose thereof and how and why there is a connection to the mundane plain, to the main ‘players’ and why….

 

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Published February 3rd 2024

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QUEST 36: SPANIARDS LIGHT:

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March 18, 2023

OUR GRAIL QUEST CONTINUES…..

Quest 36: From the UK to France and Spain – going off the beaten track into worlds and realities only previously dreamt about. Our Grail search continues as as we take the path of the Grail through earthly time and connect to all those whom have walked this path before. At one point we almost actually caught up with the past as it almost became our present, but the elusive Grail still remains one (or many steps) ahead.  Another stream-lined write up in order to catch up, but as before all the relevant points are here, and more photos can be shared over time. I hope you all enjoy this.

 

 

From Cambridge-UK, then on to Bourges-France, Dijon-France, Toulouse-France, Chiva-Spain, Madrid-Spain, Bordeaux, Saint-Malo-France, Calais-France, Cambridge-UK.

What a mighty journey and epic quest!

 

 

 

Day one: Wednesday 23rd November 2022:

  •  Rochester is a beautiful old castle town steeped in historic maritime history, with both Neville and Templar associations down through time, signs of which are everywhere about the town. There are many fine old buildings and narrow streets here, all a delight for a wander around. It is also celebrated for its annual ‘sweeps’ festival – well worth a visit.
  • Rochester Cathedral: Garth Houes. The Precinct: The day we arrived was graduation day, being held in the cathedral, so we could not get into the cathedral for a walk around, although we did ‘sweet talk’ a security guy to let us pop our cameras inside the north door for just five minutes before the ceremony began. The cathedral is England’s second oldest, founded by Bishop Justice. The present building dates back to the work of the French monk Bishop Gundulf in 1o83. The ‘church’ next door, St Nicholas’ also on our list is no longer a church but a diocese admin building now!
  • Rochester Museum: 17 High Steet: An extremely interesting museum with plenty of maritime history, in a well-thought out and inticing manner. But what was even more interesting was the interest shown to these two questers by ‘persons undisclosed’.…

A two-night stay at the delightful and chaming ‘Oast House’ in the heart of rural Sussex.

Day two: Thursday 24th November 2022:

  • Royal Tunbridge Wells: Like Rochester the pretty spa town of Tunbridge Wells also has very strong Neville connections and was once part of a vast Neville estate. We  visited two churches, one very profound wth Neville connections, and one very much closed, but which Queen Victoria once visited for important reasons. A lovely Autumn day with beautiful colours everywhere. We also visited a very mysterious rock formation, the likes of which is not to be found in any tourist guide, but touch it and many truths of it’s purpose are to be revealed to you….
  • St Marks Church: Broadwater Down: The building of this magnificent French Gothic style church started in 1864, it took two years to build and was consecrated in 1866. More peices of the bigger puzzle (grail puzzle) are to be found here in this church. Ancestry line: The building was funded by one of Karl’s 5th Great Uncles, Earl William Nevill, 4th Earl of Abergavenny(1792-1886), in 1864. William, who was born in 1792 passed away in 1868 a mere two years after the church was consecrated. He also lived in Isleworth, Middlesex 28/06/1792-17/08/1868.
  • King Charles the Martyr Church: 3 Warwick Park: The building was started in 168o, but was then stopped. It eventually became a church in 1709, when it had its first vicar and became a parish church 1889. Ancestry line: The church has been visited by Queen Victoria, whom knew of its importance.
  • Wellington Rocks: 85 Bishops’s Down: A mysterious and enigmatic place, not neccesarly what it seems. It is said it was originally a stone -age settlement but it’s history goes back much further. A saying goes that whoever touches the rocks, so to embrace, will truly know it’s meaning and purpose… These day families use it as a picnic site, with many hours spent clamboring over the rocks by the children, unaware of it’s mysterious history. Certainly an aspect of ‘hidden histories’ at play here.

Day three: Friday 25th November 2022: Eurotunnel and into Rural France: We left our cosy Oast House early in the morning and headed of to the Channel Tunnel at Dover, Kent. Although we made good time, a train had sadly broken down in the tunnel causing long delays, it was a gorgeous sunny day though and despite the delay, spirits were high and not dampened. Always time for a bit of of people watching while waiting, and the Eurotunnel itself is very well-laid out and profesionally managed with safety a priority. A couple of visits in France needed to be cancelled, for a very long journey lie ahead of us. While waiting we had our first taste of a ‘time-line glitch’ aka ‘Matrix Style! We were to experience more than one of these ‘encounters’ on this Quest.

Day four: Saturday 26th November 2022:  Rest Day in France: After yesterdays very long day and mega journey, driving right down into southern France for a couple of night’s pit stop, we enjoyed recuperation, inspiration and rest at Chatres-sur-Cher, Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de-Loire, Longere.

Day five: Sunday 27th November 2022:

  • Eglise Saint -Henri et Saint-Ursin de Bourges Church: 10 Av Marcel Haegelen: As it was a Sunday, there was a service going on when we arrived, so we joined the congregation and waited paitently for our chance to look around, albeit amidst some strange looks. The church although on a busy main road is set in some pretty grounds and was  built upon much older sites. A Keystone Church: The Grail rested here for eight years from 29 AD-37 AD,  before travelling to Glastonbury, England. Ancestry line: King Clovis 1 of France 25/12/465 (Marne, Loire-Atlantique, France) – 27/11/511 (St Pierre, Paris, France) (49x GGF). Afterwards we had an interesting walk around the older part of Bourges, where there are some very interesting and photogenic old buildings, and of course the beautiful cathedral whch we strolled around, but did not go in.

A two night stay in the hillsides of Frolois in Burgundy at 1 Rue Du Bourg, Venarey-les-Laumes, Cote d’Or.

Day six: Monday 28th November 2022:

  • Dijon: It was a very wet day when we arrived in this beautiful and magical old city, and the rain just seemed to make it even more charming and picturesque.
  • Cathedral Saint-Benigne de Djion: 4 Place Saint Benigne: Sadly under lock and key until mass at 5pm, so one of those days when G-d just wasn’t at home… A little stroll around the outside had to suffice with tasters of a very interesting history attached to this Cathedral. It is built on the original remains of a structure from 511 AD, but the current building, which is Gothic in design, dates from 1325 AD . There is a direct link here to the Clarke line and that of the group of Desposyni. Ancestry link: Knight Tesceline Sorus (03/08/1065) Fontaine-les-Dijon, France le Roux (11/04/1120) Fontaine-les-Dijon, France (29xGGF) and Father of Benard of Clairvaux (1090-1153), the Founder of the Knights Templar and also (Karl’s 29x Great Uncle). (extra info: Tescelin de Fontaine, lord of Fontaine-lès-Dijon, and Alèthe de Montbard, father of the founder of  the Knights Templars Bernard of Clairvaux (1090 to 1153 AD), Karl’s 28th Great Uncle)

Day seven: Tuesday 29th November 2022: We left Burgundy today for an epic drive right into the heartlands of Spain, a whole day of travel where we experienced changing scenery and a massive change in the weather. As we drove down into warmer climes,  across the Pyranees, there was a noticable shift in the culture too, as we headed along into rural Spain. So at nightfall, we arrived safe and sound in Alpens in Spain, it looked to be extremely beautiful, with very old buildings. We  had gone from a converted barn in rural France to a third floor apartment high up in the Spanish mountains! It was an epic journey today, almost from dawn til dusk…. It was very late at night though, so a good rest this evening and a wander around tommorow, but there is something very exciting about arriving somewhere new late at night and not knowing what awaits you in the morning….

A two night stay at Alpens in the beautiful mountains of Spain at Barcelona Calle Ripoll 1. We were not ‘alone‘ in this interesting apartment, built right next to the church and old churchyard….

Day eight: Wednesday 30th November 2022: Designated a rest day for relaxing and recuperating and for doing our own thing. Alpens in Catalonia was far too pretty and the weather too gorgeous to not have a relaxing day wandering around with my camera…

Day nine: Thursday 1st December 2022: Another very long day of driving as we ventured further southwards and deeper into Spain, but with two very important stops before anchoring for the night, one of which was Girona in Spain. Girona: is an old Spanish river city of which the old part is built on a very steep hill. It is bustling with life, full of different layers, very old buildings, very steep steps and alleyways galore. We visited the cathedral, which was built on a much older previous site. It has the widest Gothic nave in the world and is connected to Lamech in respect of our Grail Quest. Did i mention steps, up and down we went, old steps trod by so many people over the years, many would have been pilgrims, to reach the cathedral that towers above, over the city. Today, may be known on a wider scale as a prominent setting for the well-known Game of Thrones. On a day like this it looked splendid, full of symbolism and deep meanings, but i shall forever remember those steps! We had a lovely wander round this interesting city, the weather was hot and sunny, and the shops were very inticing, so a lovely day.

  • Catedral de Santa Maria de Girona: Placa de la Catedral: There was a settlement here in early 497 AD, and even earlier, with the land and area being in use way back into the BC periods. There was a primitive church here in 696 AD, built on an older site, but by 1417 AD there was some serious investment for renovation going ahead. The cathedral has the widest Gothic nave in the world and full of treasures inside. There was some amazing symbology in place inside, very useful for both Craft and/or Grail researchers alike. It is said that if one looks towards the East, then the West, then the above to below, a great mark will present itself in light… But on a personal level i did not find the energies there very inviting and i felt that ‘they’ felt the same about me, maybe a test?  Ancestry line: connected to Lamech, born 3130 BC Baghdad and settled in this area (111xGGF) and some may say, father to Noah.
  • Castle of Montsoriu: There’s an old ruin of a castle, that sits atop of a mountain just outside of Girona, ‘Cami del Castell de Montsori’. One can see it for miles and miles around – it is that high up. It is situated in the eastern section of the Montseny Natural Park and reserve of the Biosphere. To get there the road winds up and up the mountainside, the views are stunning, if not a little scary, it’s over a thousand years old and reconstruction commenced in the twentieth century. It is of the turreted Gothic castle design, nestling high up in those Spanish mountains and is one of the most relevant examples of medieval military architecture in the Mediterranean region. It is said that this sacred land is connected to Lamech and of Noah himself, very interesting and one wonders if there ever was a flood here or a change in geological circumstances? Ancestry line: The connection here is to Lamech, whom settled in the area.

A three night stay in a swish high-up apartment in the lovely area of Barbera del Valles, Catalonia, just north of Barcelona.

Day ten: Friday 2nd December 2022:
  • Church of Santa Maria and Sant Nicoloau: Calella, Maresme, Àmbit metropolità de Barcelon: On our tenth day of this amazing quest, we visited the beautiful church of Santa Maria and Sant Nicoloau in Calella, Spain, one of the most visited religious buildings in Spain. The ‘energies’ there were so peaceful and truly accomodating, yet the church itself is at the centre of a busy tourist hub, located in the centre of Calella. It was once the site of a temple and cemetry in Roman times. It was  rebuilt in 1753, after the civil war. It was a gorgeous sunny autumn day when we were there, everything looked beautiful, including the bustling Calella itself. We had a nice stroll around later on, with nibbles in a tappas bar and of course some retail therapy! Going back to the church, there were some enlightening and extremely symbolic artworks to be found there, all very relevant to our quests. The church is lovingly looked after with lots of plants and fresh greenery everywhere. Ancestry line: The connection here is to Lamech (111xGGF) who it is said of, really loved it here, and one can see why. Lamech was born in 3131 BC in Baghdad, Iraq, but settled in the Valancia area. It is said that Calella was always in the heart of Lamech.
  • Vil-la Romana del More: We wandered up a seemingly random track in the middle of nowhere in Spain, yet was it though? It is certainly not ‘listed’ anywhere but it was by no mere chance that we happened upon what once was a thriving and active Roman community complete with aquaduct and villa, now the remains have sadly turned to ruins, yet once had important reasons for being there. But why in the middle of nowhere or was it? Just turn around and see exactly why this site was chosen. Uplifting energies here, a lovely spot for, to be refreshed and tempted for all whom come this way. These Romans knew a thing or two and were on a quest of their own, as shown in our own previous quest when we followed in the footsteps of ‘Arthur’ around Europe, and came to understand the meaning of his own life and quest. The mysteries are often written, and hidden, in the very landscape itself, yet seen by few in these current moments of time. As always the answers truly are hidden in plain sight. A peaceful site here, but with energies strong and profound. This site just outside of Calella, near Barcelona, also known to Lancelot Desposyni, whom like ‘Arthur’ was also on a Grail Quest in his own time. Time can reveal and solve many mysteries if only we had all the keys to unlock what has been securely hidden… Just because something is not obvious or ‘seen’ by human eyes in these times, does not mean that it did not have rhyme, reason or purpose in it’s own time. Of course ‘time’ itself does a very good job of keeping it’s own mysteries well hidden… Ancestry link: Once Lancelot Desposyni ventured here, thus aiding his own Grail Quest to provide future knowledge and clues to the current ‘quester’.
  • Esglesia de Santa Maria d’Arenys de Mar: Plaza Esglesia Arenys de Mar Barcelona: We arrived after 5pm to experience the very lively and vibrant town of Arenys de Mar, full of pre-xmas activity, shops all open and xmas lights on and even a night-time food market open! We enjoyed a lovely stroll around, so a very fitting end to a lovely day. This interesting church is set right in the centre of the town in a big open hub of a square. It was built in 1584 and has a rather amazing and huge Baroque-style altarpiece, with Grail links being to Lamech. The church is full of beautiful items with much relevant symbology to be found inside.  Ancestry link: The land here has direct links to Lamech (111xGGF)

Day eleven: Saturday 3rd December 2022:

  • Santa María de Manresa Cathedral: Basilica de Santa Maria de Santa Santa Maria de Manresa (La Seu): This was our last day in this particular area of Spain; an area that we had loved very much. This Gothic church which predates many churches in Spain was to open around 4pm, which seems to be the way of life in Spain and as we were discovering the way for many churches.  Most places close down between 1-2pm, then re-open around 4pm. So time for a stroll around Manresa, to get a feel for the area,  and maybe a nice coffee too. The area was bustling and interesting with some amazing urban art to be seen nearby, the whole area was magnificant. Again the area is full of steep steps and hidden alleyways! The huge gothic Santa Maria cathedral in Manresa is full of symbolism with a special connection to the heart of Lancelot Desposyni (520-593 AD) and of course our grail quest for the truth. There are many items here of special interest to anyone on a Templar path and one clue in particular, it is said, shall aide the journey for those whom seek the Grail, hidden within just one special area…. Underneath the high altar of Santa Maria in Manresa can be found the crypt, full of many treasures and ancient history. A few Knights Templar clues then, within this magnificent building, truths towards enlightenment for sure. As above, so below, as we walked down under the High Altar, the crypt below showed us many splendours. Ancestry link: Lancelot Desposyni 520-593 AD with a special connection to his heart….

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QUEST 36: SPANAIRD’S LIGHT: ROUND UP PART ONE

QUEST 36: SPANAIRDS LIGHT: ROUND UP PART TWO.

“So we said goodbye to Catalonia and this beautiful part of Spain and were off on the road again”

“If you can truly read the land, you can see through time….”

Day 12: Sunday 4th December 2022: After a long journey today, a total of 385 miles of travel (5 Hours), in readiness for Chiva tommorow, we finally arrived in the sleepy little village of Port Saplaya, Comunidad, in the Cella district near Treuel, Valencia, for a two night stay in another lovely apartment.

Day 13: Monday 5th December 2022:

  • Church of Saint James the Great Alborache: Pl. Iglesia 1, Alborache, Valencia: A tiny, yet very beautiful town, seemingly lost in time, as one would say. The modern world seemed far, far away here. The church is dedicated to the patron saint of Spain, who is said to have bought Christianity to Spain in 44 AD. There are many connections and ledgends to St James in Spain, of which one can read more about on the interent. St James has his own emblem too, which one can also disover more about on the interent. The church is small and profound with a peace emanating from it, sadly it remained closed while we were there but we did have a wander around and discovered some lovely Urban Art depicting the town and its folk. The Ancestry line connects to Lamech.
  • Parish of San Juan Bautista: Plaza Iglesia 1. Chiva: We arrived in ths charming yet sleepy little town when there was not a soul to be seen, but as is the tradition in Spain, we arrived during the siesta time. On a possitive note always a good time for taking photos. The town seems as if it is residing in a bygone age, with it’s steep narrow streets not made for modern transport. It was so quite we could not even treat ourselves to a coffee as everywhere was closed, but it was very peaceful and we had an interesting wander around. The church was sadly shut and although we waited some time for it to open, it remained closed while we were there. It’s current appearance is the result of restorations in the 18th century; it was founded by Ferdinand and Isabella, after reconquering Malaga. The main 19th century chapel is in neo-baroque style. A Keystone Church with a connection to Lamech. It is said that the Grail rested here from May 2021 to September 2021 for a short time, almost inticingly crossing our own paths on this Quest. A quiet and profound place, yet maybe hiding a secret or two…

Day 14 Tuesday 6th December 2022

  • San Juan de Baños: C. Ermita B C. 13 de Cerrato. Palencia: After leaving Saplaya, Vanlencia we partook of another long journey across sparse dusty mountain terrain to arrive at the tiny and understated church of San Juan Bauutista, Banos de Cerrato, right in the middle of almost nowhere. We had to wait for it to be opened, but as it is a destination for pilgrims and truth seekers alike it is opened at a certain time each day. The church is a stone early Medieval church, dedicated to St John the Baptist in the village of Banos, de Cerrato, ancient Balneos in the province of Palencia, central Spain. In Roman times opportunities were found here for vacations and relaxation, with many private villas seen on the landscape, it was an important area, and once again it seems that the Romans knew a thing or two and it is of no co-incedence that our present day journey mirrors their past journey. The church built on an older site by Visgothic king Recceswinth of Hispania, in the year 661. It bears a consecration inscription, once over the entrance, which is also preserved in a codex of the 10th century, copied from a Toledan manuscript from the 8th century. A literal translation would be:

“Forrunner of the Lord, martyr John the Baptist owns this seat, built as an eternal gift which i myself King Recesvinto, devotee and lover  of your name, dedicated to you in his own right, in the third year, after the tenth, as an illustrious companion of the kingdom, in the Era, six hundred and ninety-nine”.

  • Excavations were carried out in 1956 and 1963 which revealed many interesting medieval buildings and artifacts. It is a Keystone Church: not disclosed up until this point, but 2019 it is said this was the last known location of the Grail, which was said to have left in September 2021. Eveything is open to speculation and intepretation of course, but it is the Grail Seekers whom will know the truths. Thus the time distance between ‘us’ and the Grail is getting so enticingly closer… The Ancestry Line is to Lamech.

“The Light shall only come to those whom truly seek and show worthiness. It is with a pure heart and selflessness that some shall find the way”  Karl Neville

“A journey across the vast mountain tops of Spain, between churches can provide many interesting mysteries along the way,  abandoned castles, deserted churches, tunnels in the road, mysterious mountain palaces, temple and out of place sandy mountaintops. All proving that everything on this planet is transient and unstable within time – the top can become the botton and the botton can become the top, if of course one knows how to read it…”

Day 15: Monday 6th December 2022: After another excellent day and very long journey we arrived at night fall for a two night stay in a hard to find, not very accesable apartment in Fuenmayer, La Rioja. The apartment itself, when we finally accessed it was lovely! While we were there, one of the many fire festivals were taking place here. On this one night bonfires were allowed by the Mayor, to be lit in the roads and every road and community had there own bonfire alight. It was sight to behold!

Day 16: Tuesday 7th December 2022:

  • The Museum of Human Evolution: P. Sierra de Atapuerca. Burgos: A good day out today, something a little different going to a large bustling city, after our times spent in the mountains. This was an interesting anthropology museum with displays depicting ‘known’ human evolution; one is able to walk through the time-lines here. There were lots of well thought out displays and some interesting diaramas too – i do so love a good diarama! A light airy modern museum with displays shown over several floors. Of course the teachings here are comon knowledge today in today’s world but are they correct, for they are very out of sync with Craft knowledge and teachings. We have always said that nothing in this reality is what it seems – non more so than human evolution, that fact i shall leave well and truly with you…. The Ancestry line and connection here is to that of Lamech. There was an amazing museum shop there that certainly fulfilled all our retail therapy dreams!
  • Burgos Cathedral: Cathedral of Saint Mary of Burgos: Plaza de Santa Maria. Burgeos:  It was burgoning on night-fall as we reached this stunning Catherdral. Burgeos is a big yet beautiful city and we had a touristy drive around while it was still just about light.  In 1075 Ad Pope Gregory V11 gave authority for the expansion of Burgos. This French-style Gothic Cathedral was started in 1221 AD, the design of which was based on the Latin cross. The cathedral is set in a beautiful plaza with shops and eatery’s all around. Although it was night-time it was a beautiful warm evening with many folks spilling around. The cathedral had just closed when we arrived but we did manage a short wander in the foyee and chapel (lady chaapel?) close by. However it was such a lovely night and i was very happy to be there. A liitle shop in the plaza had some beautiful Craft-related/Templar items on sale and i bought myself a very relevant Craft pendant. The Ancestry line is to that of Lamech; to the area and the land. 111 x GGF and father of Noah, born 3130 BC in Baghdad, Iraq and died in Valencia in Spain.

Day 17: Wednesday 8th December 2022: Sadly we bade our ‘fare thee wells’ to La Rioja in Spain as we prepared for a long journey back into France with a feeling that time was now back-tracking upon us, but still with plenty to see and do. The weather felt colder and the skies darker and we journeyed across the border into more northerly climes.  We arrived safe and sound at Talmont Saint Hilaire, Vendee, Pays de Loire, France in what was actually a ‘gated’ community, so we felt nice and safe.

Day 18: Friday 9th December 2022: A well deserved ‘rest day’ or for doing what we please…

Day 20: Saturday 10th December 2022: 

  • Tour Tanguy: Sq Pierre Peron. Brest. France: (Bresta in Celtic means Hill) Today we had headed north-west into France, coming ever nearer to the ‘home’ route. Tour Tanguy is in a lovely area overlooking the river and harbour, and very photogenic. Sadly, even though the museum was supposed to be open it was in actual fact closed, but there were some renovations going on outside, so maybe that was why. It was a very bright but very cold day and we partook of a brisk walk around the outside.  The building is, in the words of Karl, “A special place between the worlds for me”. The building is now a museum over several floors, detailing the historic history of Brest, but there is speculation on what it actually was when it was built. The official guide states that the Tour Tanguy, Bastille de Quilbignon or Tour de la Motte Tanguy is a medieval tower on a rocky motte beside the Penfold river in Brest. Probably built during the Breton War of Succession. It is said that it was probably built to protect or block crossings between the two banks of the river, but the towers origins cannot be precisely determined, so the jury remains out. But what is of interest is no one knows why it is actually here. It was converted into a house in the 19th century, but apart from that, it remains a complete mystery, but i suspect that the answer lies within Craft.

We arived  after a long journey for a two night stay in a lovely old cottage at Roz-sur-Couesnon Ille-et-Vilaine in Britany, not far from Mont Saint Michel, somewhere we have been to on a previous quest. Sadly i lost a few photos at this stage due to tech problems….

Day 21 December 11th 2022:

  • Presbytery Holy Cross of Saint Servan (Church of Sainte-Crox de Saint Servant): 9 Rue Jeanne Jugan. Saint-Malo: It was lovely bright winters morning and a good oportunity for a brisk walk around with a wee bit of shopping, but sadly the church itself was closed. It is an 18th century church, built in a mix of Roman and Gothic styles, by Freguier, the King’s engineer (1715-1743). It stands out in the landscape due to it’s blue granite architecture and square tower topped by a dome. It has had hard times over the years due to struggles and wars and now sadly all that remains of the old church is an arcade with a small human head in the northern base of the Holy Cross Church. A Keystone Church, where it is said the Grail rested from 1655 to 1699 AD (44 years). It is said that at this sacred place ‘a secret shall be given to the ‘Receiver’ when time is near the end’. The Ancestry line is directly linked to Lancelot Desposyni, (46 x GGF) 520 to 593 AD.
  • Saint Malo: Britany. France: San Malo is an amazing place bustling, busy and full of life and as it was near xmas time the city was extra colourful and pretty! We had been there before on a previous quest, but at night-time back then. The background photo on this blog was taken then, from along the coast of San Malo, near the old city walls. But today the shops and resturants were vibrant and full of energy!
  • Saint-Vincent Cathedral (Cathedrale Saint-Vincent-de-Saragosse): The cathedral, a national monument, which one can see from all around with fantastic views from across the river, is a focal point of the whole city. It was built in 1146 AD on the foundations of an older church from 639 AD and dedicated to Saint Vincent of Sarggossa. Historical records tell of a rocky outcrop where a hermit called Aaron d’Aleth founded a hermitage there towards the middle of the 6th century. He was later joined by a Welsh monk called Maclow, Mac Law or Malo, who devoted himself to preaching and in due course became the Bishop of Aleth (Saint-Servan). The cathedral has had it’s ups and downs over the years and in times of conflict has received great damage, but it is now a site of possitive and peaceful energies. It has an interesting history which can be read about in more detail on the interent. The cathedral is a beauty to behold and when one walks through the door, it looks magnificant, and has been lovingly restored with many beautiful modern artworks and treasures blending in with the old. There is much here that is relevant to us, if one knows where to look. The organ music which one can hear on a video i filmed was very soothing and added to the atmosphere of the buliding. Many signs and symbols relating to Craft and our quests can be found inside the cathedral and interestingly it has a very ‘Tardis’ feel to it too. I did loose some of my photos at this point in time, due to my ‘tech probs’. The Ancestry line is linked to that of Lancelot Desposiny (46 x GGF) Born 520 AD-593 AD, in Ille-et-Vilaine, Bretange.

Day 22: Monday December 12th: We left the San Malo area and headed north towards more wintery climes, tackling again, en route, one of the most steepest and most scariest road bridges one would wish to encounter. It looms up over the countryside, just daring one to traverse it! It was a bright, but cold day and we were on route to discover the origins of the Neville surname, obviously the ‘name place’ of Karl.

  • Chapel Saint Jean Baptiste: Rue de la Chapel. Neville. France: The chapel is set in rural France, in the middle of nowhere. We came across it suddenly as we rounded a tree-lined bend in the road. The chapel is set next to the road, but on much higher ground and it is a bit of a surprise when it appears as one rounds the corner. It is a very quiet spot there with just the chapel and what could be an old rectory or caretakers home, maybe a holiday cottage now, but there was definitely no-one around. The chapel extrudes a very peaceful energy, which is of no surprise at all and the whole area has the feeling of being ‘lost in time’ or ‘between the worlds’. But there were other unusual ‘happenings’ going on there’ of which i myself was very aware of. Another ‘glitch‘ in the ‘matrix’ as they say, yet no surprise really. It was a gorgeous day and fresh snow had fallen giving everywhere a very peaceful appearance. This area holds the origin of the Neville surname, where Robert Neville, the creator of the surname, was inspired to continue the line after the death of his father, Lord Maldred Fitz Dolfin in 1183 AD. Lord Robert took the family name, the maiden name, of his mother Lady Isabel De Neville. This is Karl’s ancestry line. Ancestry line: Lord Robert De Neville(22 x GGF) 1172-1248 Raby Castle, Durham, England.
  • Neville Commune: Normandy. France: Névill (nevil) is a commune in the Seine-Maritime department in the Normandy region in Northern France and also a farming community. According to Karl, it was an “absolute privilege and pleasure” to arrive in the village of his namesake. One of his Great Grandmothers, and her son, Lord Robert Neville in particular, his 22nd x Great Grandfather, started the Neville surname in 1183 AD. Lady Isabel De Neville came from this Great place. The commune of Neville, 76460, has graced this area of Normandy for many a century. Karl stated that it was good to be home… The Ancestry line is to that of Lancelot Desposyni.

Day 23 Tuesday December 13: We arrived last night for a two night stay at Mers-les-Bains, Somme, Hauts-de-France, a three story town-house, not too far from the channel tunnel, so inching towards the end of this epic quest. Howerver fate sometimes has a way of intervening, has other plans and together with the rapidly closing in winter snow snorms, we had to prudently cut our time in France short. Bad weather was forecast for this part of France, with snow forecast from 3am in the morning onwards, our planned travel day. So Karl very wisely made the decision NOT to travel tomorrow morning, but today instead. We missed out on a few things but safety must always come first, and all can be picked up again at a later point in time. So we bade a sad ‘fare thee well’ to beautiful France and made our way back to good old England and home…

“So after an amazing experience where much knowledge of the earthly and spiritual kind was assimilated, but most importantly many missing pieces of the Grail puzzle fell into place. Until we next set out on another Grail Quest at the end of May 2023 we bid you all farewell and thank you for enjoying this journey with us”

 

With the eyes of the Watchers forever upon us, our Grail Quest thus continues….

‘The Keeper of Scrolls’

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QUEST 35: HOMEWARD BOUND (The Neville/Clarke Line)

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March 3, 2023

St Materianna’s Three Ladys

“So off we went on Quest 35 to Wales and the West Country. It is always a great pleasure to travel through these very special lands in search of our (Craft) history and to be able to join up more dots and allow the pieces of this real-life puzzle to fall into place. As always we experienced ‘watchful’ eyes looking over us and ‘time and space’ dancing round us. Again i am streamlining my write-ups in order to catch up – but more can be added over time, either here or as seperate posts. I am not including links this time as good info and webpages are not easy to find, but be asured all the relevant info is here and if folks are interested, anyone can do a web search”.

Day one: Wednesday 31st August 2022:

  • St Edward the Confessor Church: 6 Church Street. Leek: Restored in 1839 AD. The original Norman church burnt down in 1297 AD. We were not alone on this occasion, for as has happened on numerous past quests a Watcher, whom turned up out of nowhere, sat in the church keeping a watchful eye on us. Ancestry line: Lord Robert De Neville 1240 AD born Raby Castle (20xGGF)

Grail Quest Video Link: Craft information and symbolism explained:

St Edward the Confessor Church. Leek

A four night stay at Evenjobb. Wales

Day two: Thursday 1st September 2022:

  • St Davids Church: Heyope Road. Heyope. Knighton: A previous site of St Marys Church in 1462, which was flood damaged, thus St Davids was built in 1844 AD. Ancestry line: Lord Edward Neville 1471 AD born Raby Castle. Died 18th Oct 1476 Priory Church. Abergavenny (13xGGF) (Was at this church in 1451, prior to flood that damaged the church)
  • Knighton Museum: 1 Broad Street. Knighton: A map in the museum that was donated holds a firm clue to the Grail itself.
  • St Edwards Church: Church Road. St Edwards Close. Knighton: The church tower is of Medieval origin from 1366/1368 AD. The restoration is from 1752 AD, and further in 1877 AD. “The centre of the Earth. Holding the secrets of Atlantis Itself”.  A peaceful energy here. Ancestry line: Lord Edward Neville 1471 AD born Abbergavenny. A direct connection to Lord Robert De Neville 1172-1248. 78 years. Raby Castle. A connection to the area and knowledge. The start of the Neville surname in respect of May 1254, who took her mothers surname upon her death.
  • St Mary Magdalene Church: Bleddfa. Beacon Hill. Radnor: ‘The Place of the Wolf‘. Bleddfa means ‘the abode of wolves’, and wolves were still to be found in Radnor Forest until Tudor times. The church dates from the early 13th century and latter part also. The wooden bellcote dates from 1711, and the south porch is 15th century. For many years a mysterious mound at the west end of the church was thought to be a prehistoric burial chamber, but when it was excavated in the 1960s it was discovered to be the base of a substantial stone tower to the church. Excavations showed that the tower had been burned down, assumed to have happened during the revolt of Welsh patriot Owain Glyndwr in the 15th century. A connection here to royalty too, but maybe not in a way expected…  A Keystone Church: not all is as it seems….
  • Arthurs Stone: Dorstone. Hereford: A Neolithic tomb dating to 3700 BC. A place so great in its time that many came to worship here, but now at the side of a small road. Two knights fought here during the War of the Roses (1455-1487) Knight Turberville was killed here. Ancestry line: Barron George Neville: 1440 AD born Abergavenny. It has been suggested that Lord Edward Neville 1417-1476 (16xGGF) Ist Lord of Abergavenny fought  Knight Turberville.

Grail Quest Video Link: Craft information and symbolism explained:

St Edwards Church. Knighton

Day three: Friday 2nd September 2022:

  • St John the Baptist Church: Stokesay. Craven Arms: The original chapel was buit in 1150 AD, as a chapel for the castle. Restored in 1654 AD, with past Norman features visable. Ancestry line: Earl Gospatrick Mac Maldred 1042 AD born Bamburgh. Northumbria (25xGGF) Area connection to Lord Maldred Fitz Dolfin born Raby Castle 1157 AD-1183 AD
  • Land of the Lost Content: The Old Market Hall. Market St. Craven Arms: Museum of collectables from throughout time. A point of interest.
  • Hopton Castle: Craven Arms: “In Hopton’s mound one can truly see, a sight of sights for eternity” A peaceful site with lovely energies, but with ‘pockets’ of time standing still or of being of ‘no-time’, further still a link lay here with the Mark of ‘Eternity’.  Ancestry line: Lord Uchtred Fitz Maldred 1075 born Raby Castle. (24xGGF)
  • Clun Castle: Newport Street. Clun. Craven Arms: A Norman Castle established by a Norman Lord in 1033 AD, as ‘odd’ as that may sound. Ancestry line: Lord Uchtred Fitz Maldred 1075 born Raby Castle (24xGGF) Area connection to Knight Tescelin (Clarke) born 1040-1085 AD in Dijon France. As we have visited this castle previously, and it was  arather long walk over rough terrain, we declined on this occasion.

Grail Quest Video Link: Craft information and symbolism explained:

St John the Baptist Church. Stokesey

Day four: Saturday 3rd September 2022:

  • St Laurences Church:  2 College Street. Ludlow: Built in 1056 AD when the Normans founded Ludlow itself in the late 11th century. A large and bustling church which seemed very popular as a tourist atrraction. Ancestry line: Lord Edward Neville 1471 AD born Abergavenny (13xGGF)
  • Ludlow Market: Historic market town and a point of interest.

Day five: Sunday 4th September 2022:

  • Holy Trinity Church: Watermoor Road. Cirencester: Built in 1872 AD on a much older site that is said to be the gateway to the ‘Middle-Land’. Contains some very significant and important artwork within… Ancestry line:Lieutenant Ralph Neville 1832 AD born Lewes Sussex. (3xGGF) A Keystone Church: The Grail was said to have been here from 49 AD-78 AD, for 29 years.

Grail Quest Video Link: Craft information and symbolism explained:

Holy Trinity Church. Cirencester

A four night stay at Otter Rise near Honiton

Day six: Monday 5th September 2022:

  • St Benedicts Church: Benedict Street. Glastonbury: Built in 1363 AD replacing an 11th century Norman chapel, originally dedicated to St. Benigows, a great freind of St. Patrick. Ancestry line: Lord John Neville 1337 AD born Raby Castle (17x GGF) A Keystone Church: The Grail was here from 37 AD-49 AD for 12 years.
  • Glastonbury Abbey & King Arthur’s Tomb: Magdalene Street. Glastonbury: Built 765 AD, a fire occurred in 1184 AD, rebuilt in 1269 AD. Ancestry line: John Clarke 1746 AD born Farway Devon (5xGGF). Also a connection to Lancelot Desposyni born 520 AD in Bretayne France.
  • Chalice Well: Chilkwell Street. Glastonbury: A place of spirituality and peace for more than 2000 years. Lovely energies and a true sanctuary in time. Ancestry line: John Clarke 1746 AD born Farway Devon (5xGGF)

Day seven: Tuesday 6th September 2022:

  • Church of St Decuman: Brenden Road. Watchet: the chancel was built in 1263 AD, with ‘add-ons’ in 1497 AD. It is said that a ‘Watcher’ once revealed himself at this place. Ancestry line: Sir Thomas Woodchurch 1216 AD born Woodchurch Kent (23xGGF)
  • Barrow Mump and St Michael’s Church: Barrow Bridge. Taunton: A medieval church on top of Barrow Mump and seen for miles around, built 1439 AD, also known as St Michael’s Borough. “A place of great spirituality and the gate to all knowledge”. Wonderful views across the surrounding countryside if one is up for the challenge of the climb – as i certainly was! It is a scheduled monument and a grade two listed building; the church ruin on top. Although there is some evidence of Roman visitation, the first fortification of the site was the construction of a Norman motte. It hs been called King Alfred’s Fort, however there is no proof of use by King Alfred the Great. Ancestry line: Sir Thomas Woodchurch 1216 AD born Woodchurch Kent (23xGGF)
  • All Saints Church: The Hill. Langport: Of 12th century origins and rebuilt in the 15th century. The East window is of Medieval glass still. The ghost of a monk is said to ‘roam’ the church and grounds shouting prayer to ward off the evil spririts.
  • The Hanging Chapel: The Hill. Langport: A 13th century archway or gateway that spans the road, built in 1229 AD. Previously known as Chantry Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It became a masonic hall in 1891 and is currently leased to Portcullis Freemasons Lodge, by the town council.

Grail Quest Video Link: Craft information and symbolism explained:

St Decuman Church. Watchet

Day eight: Wednesday 7th September 2022:

  • Boscastle: Like Tintagel, a lot less energy now than ever once was, for many reasons known to Craft. But still a nice experience to wander around this pretty town.
  • King Arthurs Great Halls: Fore Street. Tintagel: A magificant building which has become a popular tourist attraction due to the ‘King Arthur’ legends, and still used by the Freemasons. A sacred underground spring flows onto the nearby land which is sadly not accesable – we did ask! But the experience is well worth a look…
  • St Materiana’s Church: Tintagel: A beautiful church, both magical and inspirational, that stands alone on the cliff top and a church close to both our hearts. The first church here was built in the 6th century, the present one in th 12th century. This would be my third visit, a profound and spiritual place with meanings in time that belong to me and my connection to our lady Mary Magdalene… Ancestry line: Barron Christopher Neville 1587 AD born Birling Kent (10xGGF)

One conclusion and obervation i can take from Quest 35 would be the prolification of Craft animal symbolism in evidence, especially the wolfe, the eagle and the serpent or dragon, in particular the serpent which seemed to appear in almost every church, it is as if there was a message there somewhere…. Here are a selection.

The Serpents of Quest 35

 

‘The Keeper of Scrolls’

Published March 2023

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