It's a shame to see this former stately home now neglected, a crumbling ruin left to decay... :-( I wonder if anyone recognises the tower?
Showing posts with label ruins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ruins. Show all posts
Sunday, 27 May 2012
Tuesday, 19 July 2011
Roman Vindolanda
The extensive ruins of Vindolanda Roman Fort stand close to the northern frontier of the Roman Empire, just south of Hadrian's Wall. The fort is the site of a number of important finds, including the Vindolanda tablets dating from the 1st century. The tablets are the earliest handwritten documents discovered in Britain.
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
The View From Lindisfarne Castle
The roof of Lindisfarne Castle offers a fantastic view across the harbour to the ruins of the priory :-)
Tuesday, 5 July 2011
Warkworth Castle
Warkworth Castle is a 12th century Northumberland ruin situated on a mound in the small village of Warkworth. The castle walls enclose an area roughly 60m × 80m with the 14th century keep standing to the north.
Looking towards the keep from the gatehouse. Lion Tower stands to the left. Grey Mare's Tail Tower is to the right.
Looking south from the keep. The remain of a church stand in the foreground. The dark holes lead to the church vaults. The Little Stair Tower is to the right.
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
Lindisfarne Priory
The priory on Lindisfarne was founded in the 11th century by the monks of Durham on the site of an earlier 7th century monastery. The rainbow arch is all that remains of the crossing tower while the maze is a much later addition :-)
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
Tupholme Abbey
The picturesque ruins of 12th century Tupholme Abbey stand in a Lincolnshire field waiting to be explored :-)













