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A glorious sunrise was the reward for getting out of bed at 4.45am even if it was rather windy!
This shot of the Broadway Tower, was taken on Broadway Hill, near the village of Broadway in Worcestershire.
It is the "second highest point on the Cotswold escarpmentin" according to the tower's own website.
Thanks for dropping by and taking a look.
The pier was opened in 1877 and no longer exists but this entrance does. Known locally as "The Castle". The original pier cost £12,000 and was said to be modelled on the gateway to Conway Castle. There is a local group hoping to re-build the pier. View is from the beach and is of half the entrance.
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Why use Photoshop or PaintShop Pro tools to add frames to images when you can just use a real one. This 'application' was there for real at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire.
Luddenden
Castle Carr stands above Luddenden Dean in the Calder Valley. It was built for Captain Joseph Priestly Edwards. In 1859 construction began on the mock Norman/Tudor castle, the architect was a man called Thomas Risley, it took 8 years to complete.
It had a 62 feet long an oak panelled banqueting hall with a sprung floor for dancing.
The most remarkable feature of the house were the water gardens, which were designed by John Hogg, of Halifax. As well as lakes, fountains and parapets it boasted a 130 feet high water jet.
The original owner Joseph Priestly Edwards, and one of his sons were killed in a railway accident before the castle was completed. The building work was continued by his other son, who only lived in it for four years before selling it.
Despite its grandeur it was considered to be an unpleasant place. It was cold, plagued with midges, and there were (and still are) conflicts over blocked rights of way.
It went to auction in 1962, when bidding only reached £9250 it was withdrawn and demolished. Workman are said to have abandoned the demolition because it was haunted.
The gate house is still standing today, along with a small section of the castle remains, which can be seen in the centre of the picture. The water gardens are still there, though on private land. The gardens are opened annually for the letting off of the water jet.
Thank you for your visit and your comments, they are greatly appreciated.
Constructed between 1830 and 1840 Margam Castle is a country house built in mock castle style. It was constructed by architect Thomas Hopper for Christopher Rice Mansel Talbot and is based partly on Lacock Abbey. It remained in the family until 1941 when it was sold. It gradually fell into disrepair and was substantially damaged by fire in 1977. It is now being restored by Neath Port Talbot Council. It is a Grade I listed building.
Taken in September 2009, looking across Thirlmere at the Straining Well and Valve House from the reservoir's south bank.
It was built in 1885-1894 by G H Hill (engineer), for Manchester Corporation Waterworks Committee. According to Historic England it consists of coursed slate nibble walls, with red sandstone dressings and battlemented parapets. The circular tower with lower double rectangular valve house structures, forms an overall V-shape when seen from above. It is a mock castle-like building with plain openings and slit vents. It was given Grade II listed building status in 1985.
I had been taking advantage of almost mirror-like still waters although the wind had picked up a little at this point...
Thirlmere is an artificial lake, having been dammed at its northern end (off to the left above) in 1889 by the Manchester City Corporation Waterworks, resulting in a rise of over 30m in the water levels, drowning two adjoining lakes and two small settlements.
A 19th Century mock castle in the village of Eastnor, two miles from Ledbury in Herefordshire. It was founded by John Cocks.1st Earl Somers and designed by Robert Smirke in 1812-20. It is now a Grade I listed building.
Taken in Denbighshire, Wales.
The original castle was constructed around 1460, the present structure dates back to 1830 and is a grade II listed building.
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Skegness Amusements - part of the large pleasure park on the seafront incorporates a mock castle ruin.
Skegness, Lincolnshire, England - Pleasure Park
December 2017
A 20th century mock castle in Devon by Edwin Lutyens (designed 1910-13, completed in 1931). Despite the first impressions there is something akin to modernism inherent in the design.
A very 'Dr. Jackyll and Mr. Hyde' architectural experience in every respect.
A slightly altered Gwrych Castle near Abergele on the North Wales Coast.
Gwrych Castle is a Grade 1 listed 19th century mock castle or folly.
Quite pleased with the image, taken at 60mph whilst on the A55 (no I wasn't driving!), hence it is a little soft. Best viewed in the Lightbox by pressing L
This 1799 folly stands on Broadway Hill in Worcestershire, 1,024ft (312m) above sea level. Beacons were often lit on this hill on special occasions. It was near here that an AW38 "Whitley" bomber crashed during a training excersize in 1943 and a memorial to the crew stands nearby.
Steep slopes stopping against granite walls. When you study the composition and articulation of elevational elements, the building is well ahead of what was to follow.
Steep slopes stopping against granite walls. When you study the composition and articulation of elevational elements, the building is well ahead of what was to follow.
This 1811 'castle' was used as a school when these two photos were taken. It would have been a very different story had the Germans won WWII, however, as apparently HItler planned to take up residence there!!
My boyfriend of the time had been a pupil and took me there for an hour in the summer holidays. There were tennis courts situated just out of sight to the right of this photo in the foreground. I wish that I'd taken more photos at the time!
There's an interesting website about the school, its history and pupils etc. apley.graybags.net/index.php The man I allude to made a small Post a few years ago, I note :-)
A 20th century mock castle in Devon by Edwin Lutyens (designed 1910-13, completed in 1931). Despite the first impressions there is something akin to modernism inherent in the design.
A very 'Dr. Jackyll and Mr. Hyde' architectural experience in every respect.
One of two follies which stands on rock escarpments near Perth on the Tay. Both can be accessed by the 'Kinnoul Footpath'.
Beautiful and dramatic view of the Tay and of both the main road and rail links between Perth and Dundee.
A model of Memorial to the missing of Somme, France in dimly lit chapel.
Characteristic vaulting forming the entrance.
Another fascinating place to visit. I especially liked it because sometimes when you're walking around castle ruins 500+ years old, it's hard to imagine how people must have lived in them and visualise what they must have been like when they were newly built. But because Wray is a "mock" castle and only built in the 1800s it looks relatively new.
As with Lowther Castle, Wray is a "work in progress" but I loved what I saw so far. Beautiful building, grounds and views.
The Main Entrance Hall - Wray Castle, Cumbria
I tried straightening this every which way, but because of the distortion it was impossible so I left it as I took it! It was very impressive.
Warleigh Manor is an early 19th century Grade II listed mock castle, rebuilt in 1815 by Henry Skrine to the designs of Staffordshire architect John Webb. The manor was owned by the Skrine family until the early 1960s. It was then sold, and used by a succession of different educational establishments. During this era, maintenance and upkeep was virtually nonexistent, both the exterior and interior of the home were allowed to deteriorate to the point of near demolition, providentially it was rescued and renovated in 1998 and rehabilitated into private residences.
Broadway Tower was built in 1799 from a design James Wyatt for Lady Coventry. A folly in a mock castle design it stands 55ft (17m) high and is open to the public for a small fee.
Queen's Tower, Park Grange Road, Norfolk Park, Sheffield, 1839.
By Woodhead & Hurst.
Grade ll listed.
For Samuel Roberts (1763-1848), silver-plate manufacturer. He gave Queen's Tower to his son, also Samuel (1800-1887), as a wedding present.
Samuel Roberts Snr was a silver-plate manufacturer and an antiquarian. He was an enthusiast for Mary Queen of Scots. This almost certainly accounts for the building's name and style. His son, Samuel Jnr, occupied the house 1839-1887.
Tiny little Kirkandrews church on the Carrick coast.
Some info from the building's own website: "The attractive little church of Kirkandrews was completed in 1906. It is one of several buildings constructed by James Brown of Knockbrex in a unique style, combining influences of the Arts and Crafts Movement, Celtic motifs and a fondness for miniature castles."
James Brown was actually the owner, he made his fortune from owning a big department store in Manchester. He lived in nearby Knockbrex castle, which is a scale replica of Warwick Castle in England.
The church is very small - the front door is only about 2 metres tall (6'6").
Broadway Tower in Worcestershire. It has in the past served as a country retreat for artists like William Morris.
View from the top of Broadway Tower on Broadway Hill in Worcestershire looking I think roughly northwest. It is said that on a clear day you can see as many as thirteen counties.
October 2012.
Capital Walkers walk from Cookham to Gerrard's Cross (dropped out at Burnham).
A late eighteenth century parkland folly in the form of a Medieval castle, known as Lord Boston's Folly, erected in memory of King George III. It is a Grade II listed building.