Our next adventure sent us East of home to Kent, destination; Eynsford, a rare example of an early Norman medieval Castle. The castle itself was constructed on the site of an earlier Saxon building and began with the building of an impressive curtain wall that dominates the view in front of us; the curtain wall... Continue Reading →
We travelled back to the beautiful county of Monmouthshire in Wales to visit a now ruined castle is set against the beautiful lush hills which form a backdrop to Abergavenny town. Your visit offers you a castle and a museum in just one visit, not to mention it being a free attraction, famed for its... Continue Reading →
On the border of Sussex and Kent near to the village of Robertsbridge, Bodiam has been a brooding symbol of power for over 700 years and possesses all of the key ingredients you can imagine in a castle – spiral staircases, battlements, windows for loosing arrows and ruins where knights once roamed and a surrounding... Continue Reading →
This ruinous stronghold is now a fine example of a small castle close to the border between England and Scotland. It lies in what was formerly a wild and dangerous region, where raiding and warfare were common during the middle Ages. Captured by the Scots in 1513 during James IV’s attempted invasion of England, but... Continue Reading →
Craigmillar castle is a stones throw from the centre of Edinburgh, but never part of the city, this castle is often overlooked and overshadowed by the impressive castles of Edinburgh and Stirling, but genuinely, Craigmillar is one of Scotland’s perfectly preserved castles and historic building that is full with exciting discoveries which was in use... Continue Reading →
Your journey begins with a very peaceful walk through the trees of the Dirleton estate where winding paths take you through impeccably maintained flowerbeds and lawns and the castle itself is perched on top of a huge rock outcrop that must have made it an almost impenetrable fortress 800 years ago. Although much of the... Continue Reading →
We decided to visit a castle that really peaked our interest, known for its location on a steep crag and it’s breath-taking views across the valleys, this place is truly something so wonderful to experience and one of mid Wales' hidden secrets. The stone built castle was often a key stronghold in the Welsh marches... Continue Reading →
This time we head up north towards the impressive ruins of Moreton Corbet Castle, an architectural wonder of over 500 years of building. The earliest surviving remains are those of a stone castle begun around the 1200s, including a fine gatehouse. The castle is an English heritage property, unmanned and free to wander, near the... Continue Reading →
We decided to show share a recent trip we took just above the lovely Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) in South/Mid Wales in the Powys area. Hidden amongst concealed and beautiful autumnal woodlands, come explore the small but mighty Bronylls Castle with us. Like most others of the time, the first castle here was a simple... Continue Reading →
Nestled in the lush Kent countryside, Scotney is a great place to visit to delve into England’s historical past. The estate features a romantic 14th-century moated castle ruin that wouldn’t look out of place in a fantasy film, a stunning Victorian manor house with glorious gardens and impressive woodlands. Sit back and join us for... Continue Reading →
A trip down memory lane, our visit from October 2022, detours us from crusading castle ruins to go for a wander around the lovely Winkworth Arboretum in Surrey. Owned now by the National Trust who look after and nurture this 95 acre woodland with over 1000 different types of flowers, trees and shrubs. It's known... Continue Reading →
Hey everyone, welcome back to the channel and to another explore. This week we travelled down the road from our hometown and towards the remains of Boxgrove Priory, standing at the end of a gravel path in a stunning setting in the small quiet town of Boxgrove and at the foot of the South Downs.... Continue Reading →
In true pinned style we had the place to ourselves, the sounds of leaves rustling in the wind and footsteps around the various buildings really set the tone for an eerie experience. We take our time to walk inside to the courtyard and underneath the mighty gatehouse. History of the castle begins with the Norman... Continue Reading →
Our next place of interest took us to the southern edge of the Shropshire hills, being strategically placed and a now crumbled medieval ruin, Hopton castle was besieged in a notorious battle of the English civil war. Join us as we walk the castle and find out what happened on the bloody battlefields and how... Continue Reading →
After a quick visit around the Brecon beacons, we went back and explored an incredible historic set of properties near Crick Howell and at the foot of the black mountains. Immerse yourself in Welsh medieval life by visiting one of the best castles and finest late medieval houses in Wales. The elaborate castle, with its... Continue Reading →
Rockbourne villa was actually discovered in 1942 by a farmer named Morley Hewitt, he discovered the remains of the mosaic floor by accident, small pieces of oyster shells and roman tiles were found when trying to dig out a ferret in the fields, upon this discovery, he purchased the lands and began conducting excavations to... Continue Reading →
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