Tower and Spire, St Mary the Virgin, Braughing

Tower and Spire, St Mary the Virgin, Braughing is a castle, fort or tower in East Hertfordshire, England. Perhaps the spire pierced low clouds while the tower watched fields where people lived and died. Maybe the church served as a fort during storms or wars, its height a promise rather than a threat. Imagine climbers testing ropes on ancient stone, reading breath and intention in every mark they leave behind.