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Best Garden, Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxfordshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
geograph for square SP2429
This part of the grounds around the house is called the 'Best Garden'... (more)
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The Long Gallery, Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxfordshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
for square SP2429
The gallery runs the entire 22 metres of the north front of the big house and... (more)
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View east from the gun room, Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxfordshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
for square SP2429
The property was, and to an extent still is, in a state of decay following... (more)
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Dining hall, Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxfordshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
for square SP2429
The fire is lit every day, summer and winter. It helps to keep a flow of air... (more)
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A view up the front of Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxfordshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
for square SP2429
The early 17th century house looks its age but thanks to the National Trust its... (more)
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Harvesting the pear crop (1), Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxfordshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
geograph for square SP2429
National Trust staff are collecting what looks like a bumper crop of pears from... (more)
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National Trust Information Board at Wenlock Edge (1)
by David Hillas
for square SO6199
Situated in the Wenlock Edge car park off the B4371 Stretton Road, this... (more)
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East elevation, Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxfordshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
geograph for square SP2429
The view of the house is over the 'best garden' of the property. More below.
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Church of St Mary, Chastleton, Oxfordshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
geograph for square SP2429
The church is relatively austere by comparison with some of the wool churches in... (more)
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Steps down to the croquet lawn, Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxfordshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
geograph for square SP2429
Some of the hoops used to play the game are visible on the lawn. One of the... (more)
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Along the drive to the gate, Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxfordshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
geograph for square SP2429
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Rosa rugosa bush, Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxfordshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
for square SP2429
Beyond the healthy-looking member of the Rosaceae family is the croquet lawn.... (more)
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Rosa rugosa hips, Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxfordshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
for square SP2429
Providing sustenance for some flies near the croquet green. See the bush they... (more)
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Spring, Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxfordshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
for square SP2429
The spring was piped at some point in the distant past and flows into a stone... (more)
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Dovecote, Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxfordshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
geograph for square SP2428
The dovecote is dated 1762 and is listed Grade II*... (more)
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Horizontal mulberry tree, Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxfordshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
geograph for square SP2429
The tree is in the gardens east of the big house. It fell over in 2000 but... (more)
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Sundial, Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxfordshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
for square SP2429
Mostly this type of early timekeeper is found on churches. it differs somewhat... (more)
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The beer cellar and its long ladder, Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxfordshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
for square SP2429
The existence of the beer cellar owes its existence to the pre-Victorian... (more)
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Long case clock and aspidistra, Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxfordshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
for square SP2429
The clock is rather a plain one and is missing its pediment. Nevertheless it is... (more)
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Overmantel, the Middle Chamber, Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxfordshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
for square SP2429
The combined arms are those of Henry Jones and Anne Fettiplace who married in... (more)
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A view down a staircase, Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxfordshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
for square SP2429
Some of the staircase is original, some of it was repaired in the 19th century.... (more)
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Hatchment, Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxfordshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
for square SP2429
One of several coats of arms, hatchments and similar devices, this one is in the... (more)
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Main gate, Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxfordshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
geograph for square SP2429
The big house is behind the viewpoint. It seems rather narrow although probably... (more)
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Wasps' nest and cobwebs, Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxfordshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
for square SP2429
The nest is probably one from last year. If it were still active there would be... (more)
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The Stag, Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxfordshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
for square SP2429
The representation of a male deer is a bit of a bitza. The anatomically correct... (more)
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Harvesting the pear crop (2), Chastleton House, Chastleton, Oxfordshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
geograph for square SP2429
A wider view of the activity seen here Link... ( more) |
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National Trust Sign: Gayles Farm
by PAUL FARMER
for square TV5498
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Trellis tunnel in the gardens of Bateman's
by PAUL FARMER
geograph for square TQ6723
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National Trust Shop at Alfriston Clergy House
by PAUL FARMER
geograph for square TQ5202
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Along the east elevation of Great Chalfield Manor, Wiltshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
geograph for square ST8663
Great Chalfield Manor dates from the 15th century but its appearance now is the... (more)
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Moat and reedmace, Great Chalfield Manor, Wiltshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
geograph for square ST8663
The moat is decorative rather than functional. Great Chalfield Manor dates from... (more)
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Alfriston Clergy House
by PAUL FARMER
geograph for square TQ5202
This 14th-century Wealden 'hall house' was the first building to be... (more)
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Alfriston Clergy House
by PAUL FARMER
geograph for square TQ5202
This 14th-century Wealden 'hall house' was the first building to be... (more)
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Morden Hall Park
by Malc McDonald
geograph for square TQ2669
A path leading into Morden Hall Park in south London. Morden Hall Park is... (more)
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Kingston Lacy saloon, chandelier, ceiling, paintings
by David Hawgood
for square ST9701
The barrel-vaulted ceiling was painted by hand in the 1790s. The 18th Century... (more)
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Coggeshall Grange Barn
by PAUL FARMER
geograph for square TL8422
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Courtyard, Stourhead
by Brian Robert Marshall
geograph for square ST7733
The courtyard contains several facilities including the Spread Eagle Inn, a cafe... (more)
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Sculpture, Avebury Manor
by Brian Robert Marshall
for square SU0970
Because of 'unforeseen circumstances' Avebury Manor, its gardens and... (more)
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South elevation, Chalfield Manor, Wiltshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
geograph for square ST8563
This is the western extremity of the original manor house.
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Water lily, ornamental pond, Great Chalfield Manor, Wiltshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
for square ST8663
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Ornamental pond, Great Chalfield Manor, Wiltshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
for square ST8663
The pond with its small fountain lies slightly to the east of the main house.
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Light and shade, Great Chalfield Manor, Wiltshire
by Brian Robert Marshall
for square ST8663
This view shows an interesting comparison between different architectural styles.
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Car park at South Milton Sands
by David Smith
geograph for square SX6741
Car park by the South West Coast Path managed by the National Trust
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View from the garden at Clouds Hill, Dorset
by Brian Robert Marshall
geograph for square SY8290
The extensive garden around Clouds Hill has changed since the last time I took a... (more)
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Roof dome, Temple of Apollo, Stourhead
by Brian Robert Marshall
for square ST7733
Almost a trompe l'oeil, the floret in the centre seems to float about as... (more)
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Pair of mallard, Stourhead
by Brian Robert Marshall
for square ST7733
This pair have synchronised their hunt for food. The drake is resplendent in his... (more)
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Red leaves, Stourhead
by Brian Robert Marshall
for square ST7733
These are the leaves of a maple tree. For an explanation of why and how leaves... (more)
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Skylight, the Pantheon, Stourhead
by Brian Robert Marshall
for square ST7733
Construction of the Pantheon commenced in 1753. Originally named the Temple of... (more)
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View from the Pantheon, Stourhead
by Brian Robert Marshall
geograph for square ST7733
Beautiful autumn colours are seen in and across the lake.
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Across the ornamental lake, Stourhead
by Brian Robert Marshall
geograph for square ST7734
Partly hidden by the tree in the foreground is the stone bridge while at left is... (more)
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