Lanhydrock, Bodmin, Cornwall
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 10:45 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
debris4spikeWhen I did my mini-me update last week, I told you that I had been to see Lanhydrock, near Bodmin, and that I had photos to post.
The Church is part 15th century, but the house is only 17th century, with some 19th century repaires and additions ....
The house, was built on the site of a monestary, which is why it, and the Church are so close together-
The Gatehouse -
From The Gatehouse, towards the House -
The main door -
The Stable block (now tea rooms) -
Looking down on the house and Church, from the grounds -
The owners who lived here longest had 10 children, only one married, and the eldest son (an M.P.) died in WWI. This memorial to him is in the Church -
Above the alter -
Wow - at the latest cencus there were 171 people who lived in the parish - yet look how many died in WWI -
A final view, through the Gateway, as we left -
I have 2 more sets of pictures to post - so keep your eyes open!
![[identity profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/openid.png){kind=small}
no subject
Date: 2010-08-03 12:29 pm (UTC)So, I have to ask, where was The Beast?
no subject
Date: 2010-08-03 01:28 pm (UTC)Sorry, no beast ... but, maybe he was behind one of the locked doors!
no subject
Date: 2010-08-03 03:14 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-08-03 04:38 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-08-03 12:38 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-08-03 12:51 pm (UTC)As an American, I have to tell you, this is exactly what we think England is - all castles and fancy gardens. No wonder we go nuts for the accent!
Lovely.
no subject
Date: 2010-08-03 01:45 pm (UTC)I have a friend in one of the cities who gets upset when I post this type of picture ... he thinks that it looks as if that is where we all live ... I wish !!!
no subject
Date: 2010-08-03 01:44 pm (UTC)The pictures still to come are those of indoors.
I like the Gatehouse, but found a corner of the main lounge where I would have stayed!
no subject
Date: 2010-08-03 05:14 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-08-04 08:05 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-08-03 09:13 pm (UTC)Thanks so much for bringing back memories
no subject
Date: 2010-08-04 08:06 am (UTC)I had beena few years ago - but still enjoyed my visit ... I think the ceiling (in the last set) is one of those unforgettable sights)
no subject
Date: 2010-08-04 01:50 am (UTC)It's AMAZING!!!
I miss Europe and HISTORY... 9 years of living in a country where the oldest house dates back to 1840 is depressing!!
no subject
Date: 2010-08-04 08:07 am (UTC)I am so lucky to live in England - and actually thats one thing that LJ has helped with .... it's reminded me of how stunning this heritage is (not that I had ever truly forgotten)
no subject
Date: 2010-08-04 09:25 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-08-06 01:04 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-08-06 06:58 am (UTC)