The subtle presence of the building within the valley amidst ruins, ravens, foliage and earth gave it an elemental and prehistoric atmosphere.
One wrapped in enigmatic mystery which is almost impossible to describe, but ultimately hugely captivating. Its fair to describe the atmosphere here as special, but recognising the particular spatial, historical, topographical and material relationships and combinations was especially difficult. In such a complex space these ideas were not immediately obvious and required lots of time just to fully experience the place.
I don't think it would be fair to describe any particular factor having a more significant influence over the atmosphere of the site. In face what became clearer as the day went on was just how every single aspect of the site, from the relationship to the city, river and woods, to the sunken feeling of the site, all added towards the overwhelmingly mystical atmosphere.
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