So, I’m having a little trouble figuring out how to post an album, because I’ve got a goodly amount of this castle, none of which are my photos. On our first trip to England, I was denied a visit when a transformer at Paddington blew up and knocked us out of our trip. Planning to get here very soon.
Why is this my favorite? Aside from the sheer beauty, this castle in my mind is perfect from any angle it is photographed. It started life as an earthwork and a keep, growing to a proper motte and (twin) bailey. It is in an actual strategic location, the family still lives here, it has seen action, still has the windows made for defense, is itself on a hill and would be a bitch to assault. I think the location is perfect and takes advantage of the surroundings. So for me, this is the perfect castle,. It didn’t start life as a country home, it hs a reason for being and is constructed, over time at purpose.
Can’t wait to see it for myself.
coconutmistakesays
One of my good friends is a rightful heir to this estate (descendant of one of the old Dukes). Hard to believe it but I should be playing croquet in that very courtyard!
BuckleyTypographics says
So, I’m having a little trouble figuring out how to post an album, because I’ve got a goodly amount of this castle, none of which are my photos. On our first trip to England, I was denied a visit when a transformer at Paddington blew up and knocked us out of our trip. Planning to get here very soon.
Why is this my favorite? Aside from the sheer beauty, this castle in my mind is perfect from any angle it is photographed. It started life as an earthwork and a keep, growing to a proper motte and (twin) bailey. It is in an actual strategic location, the family still lives here, it has seen action, still has the windows made for defense, is itself on a hill and would be a bitch to assault. I think the location is perfect and takes advantage of the surroundings. So for me, this is the perfect castle,. It didn’t start life as a country home, it hs a reason for being and is constructed, over time at purpose.
Can’t wait to see it for myself.
coconutmistake says
One of my good friends is a rightful heir to this estate (descendant of one of the old Dukes). Hard to believe it but I should be playing croquet in that very courtyard!