The Light on the Hill

Holmesfield people have been known to refer to their square-towered parish church as 'the light on the hill'. It's the most prominent of several churches we can see from Blacka.

A cloud and sun effect like this used to be called the 'eye of God' by some in the farming community where I once lived. It was said to presage a period of dry weather. We shall see. This morning Holmesfield was blessed. It should be noted though that the church is dedicated to St Swithen. So in Holmesfield every day is St Swithen's day.