Month: March 2008
Creech Arch
Knowlton henge
badbury rings
Badbury Rings
prehistoric hill-fort and barrows
Dorset
Black Poems Barrow
queen of ruins
This former home of three Queens of England was destroyed by fire in 1978 and has been derelict ever since.
Originally a 12th century fortified manor house,
granted a license to crenellate and become a castle in 1266,
with deep moat, curtain walling, hall, solar block and gatehouse.
Later alterations in the 15th and 17th centuries before being remodelled into a country house in the 19th century.
On my visit today it was clear to see where the recent very strong winds have blown over a large section of walls, their neglected supporting scaffolding included.
Corngreaves Hall
Corngreaves Hall
Built c.1780
derelict since c. 1995
now looks like it might finally get rescued
=)