At its peak in the 13th century, Croxden Abbey, which is also known as the Abbey of the Vale of St. Mary of Croxden quietly lies in Staffordshire, England and was once home to 70 monks. After its suppression in 1538, the abbey complex was converted into a farm. The church roof was removed, leaving... Continue Reading →
Knowlton Church and Earthworks, Dorset
Our visit today takes us around a hollow shell of an old church surrounded by a Neolithic earthwork in the beautiful countryside of Dorset. Join us as we find out why this church was once a symbol of transition from pagan to Christian worship and wander the site exploring how atmospheric and haunted the Knowlton... Continue Reading →
Wiston Castle, Wales
Welcome back to pinned on places, today we are visiting Wiston Castle as part of our south wales walking tours. Keep reading on as us as we discover a small, lesser known motte and bailey castle keep in the Pembrokeshire village area. A few things about Wiston, it’s a great examples of a motte and... Continue Reading →
Fort Nelson – Royal Armouries, Portsmouth, UK
Hey all, I hope you are all doing well, especially in these weird times eh? As life is beginning to return back to our normal where we can begin to explore and travel again ( with safety precautions of course ), before we are able to update and blog about some new adventures we are... Continue Reading →

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