A panorama taken from the small, walled garden next to the waterfront on the River Avon and Christchurch Marina. There is a stone sculpture in the garden which reflects the life and times of the nearby Christchurch Priory.

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This walled garden is a short walk from the Christchurch Priory in Chirstchurch. In the middle of the gardens is a stone column which commemorates the 900th anniversary of the building of the Priory church, celebrated in 2004. Each side of the column has relief sculptures representing different aspects of the history. These are:

1. Monk feeding a bird - monks studied at the priory for hundreds of years
2. Couple getting married in the church by Bishop Ranaulf Flambard, who planned the building of the priory in 1094.
3. Norman Soldier helping the Bishop. This marks a significant building phase during the Norman period
4. Man supporting the Vicar of Christchurch and kicking a monk. This represents the time of Henry the VIII and the dissolution of the monasteries which almost led to the destruction of this church along with many others in England at that time.

This garden is near the end of Quay Road in Christchurch. Alternatively follow the path along the River Avon from near the Bowling Green.