Chatsworth


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Chatsworth

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Standing in the rolling Derbyshire countryside, Chatsworth house is the home of the Dukes of Devonshire.

Within the grounds is a hedge labyrinth similar to, though much larger than those at Hautefort and Nimes in France.

Other names for the Labyrinth are " Shepherd's Race ", " Troy Town "and " Road to Jerusalem ".

The most famous labyrinth of all must surely be that which Theseus must enter in order to slay the Minotaur, and which Ariadne enables him to exit with the aid of her thread.

Constructed in the same manner as the greek key motif, and related to the labrys motif, labyrinths are surrounded by many myths and legends as detailed in Mazes and Labyrinths by Nigel Pennick.

Instructions for constructing various forms of labyrinth are given in Sig Lonegren's comprehensive and lively book Labyrinths, where he also delves into the many myths, mysteries and customs relating to the labyrinth.


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