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The moated manor house of Baddesley Clinton (grid reference SP199714),
just north of the historic town of Warwick in the English county of
Warwickshire, was probably established sometime in the 13th century.
When large areas of the Forest of Arden were cleared and eventually
converted to farmland, this large fortified manor house was probably
also built.
In 1438, John Brome, the Under Treasurer of England, bought the manor. It then passed to his son, Nicholas, who is thought to have built the East Range, which is the main entrance. Nicholas is also responsible for the extensive rebuilding of the nearby church of St Michael's, done as penance for killing the parish priest, a murder reputed to have taken place in the great house itself. The house from this period was equipped with gun-ports, and possibly a drawbridge. When Nicholas Brome died in 1517, the house passed to his daughter, who married Sir Edmond Ferrers. The house remained in the ownership of the Ferrers family until 1940 when it was purchased by Thomas Walker, a relative of the family who changed his name to Ferrers. His son, who inherited in 1970, sold the estate in 1980 to the National Trust. Henry Ferrers "The Antiquary" (1549-1633) made many additions to Baddesley Clinton, including starting the tradition of stained glass representing the family's coat of arms. Such glass now appears in many of the public rooms in the house. He is likely responsible for building the great hall. In the 18th century the great hall was rebuilt in brick, and the East Range was extended, though with great care to continue the style of the original building. In the 19th century, the house's Catholic Chapel was rebuilt, along with a general refurbishment of the house. Major interior changes took place up until the 1940s, with the first floor outside the chapel being completely altered. The house as it now exists has extensive gardens and ponds, with many of the farm buildings dating back to the 18th century. St. Michael's Church, which shares much history with the house, and is wonderful to visit in its own right, is just a few hundred yards up a lane. Inside the house are a beautiful great hall, parlour and library, amongst other rooms, and there is a great deal of 16th century carving and furniture to be seen, as well as the 19th century accessories the later inhabitants used. The stained glass throughout is also a nice feature.
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métrogirl 75 months ago | reply
Really wonderful...
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Travelure 75 months ago | reply
What trophies!!! This one may seem small, but I have only this one to give :(
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Stefan Elf 75 months ago | reply
Beautiful subject, well captured!
GeordieMac Pics 74 months ago | reply
Love the Reflections....
.... (seen in National Trust Group Pool).
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melcir.meri 70 months ago | reply
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rjt208 69 months ago | reply
Just superb, a spectacular scene, brilliant work !
Donna62 67 months ago | reply
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davech2205 63 months ago | reply
Great composition. Beautiful reflection. Gorgeous.
Jim Austin Jimages 62 months ago | reply
super history and composition
i like the foreground daffodils very much also.
jim
Mahisha 62 months ago | reply
This is a truely stunning shot of BC>
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MissyV110 55 months ago | reply
what a fabulous shot of a fascinating home....
bcostin 52 months ago | reply
That's lovely, and the HDR is just right. This manor house was used as a stand-in for the fictional Hurlstone Manor in "The Musgrave Ritual" episode of the Granada Sherlock Holmes TV series. I was looking for more information about it when I came across your photo.
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johnb/Derbys/UK. 35 months ago | reply
excellent
Co.1776 [deleted] 30 months ago | reply
Gorgeous!!