We wander the church of St. Kenelm and Minster Lovell Hall in Witney, West Oxfordshire. Most medieval ruins in the UK are either castles or monasteries, halls are much less common, but Minster Lovell Hall is a fine example, a grand manor house constructed around 1440 and occupied for nearly 300 years before being abandoned... Continue Reading →
Lydford, a quintessentially English village, hidden away on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon is where we will explore both the Norman village church of St. Petrock and the nearly 800 year old ruins of Lydford castle that served primarily as a harsh and unforgiving prison and courthouse. The history of the village begins in... Continue Reading →
Today we explore the beautiful Church of St Mary and St David and visit the remains of Kilpeck Castle, lying in Herefordshire in the west midlands, around 7 miles from Hereford, 25 miles from Gloucester. Both these sites tell a story of significance and its origins, so join us as we take a wander. On... Continue Reading →
We’re visiting the now abandoned village of Whorlton, the small village overlooks Swainby in North Yorkshire, in particular our visit today takes us to explore both the old church and the medieval castle of Whorlton. So why not join us. The village of Whorlton is Located right on the edge of the North York Moors... Continue Reading →
Impressively there are more then 100 ruined churches in the area of Norfolk, but we specifically wanted to scout out the mysterious ruins of St James Church, or Bawsey ruins as they are known. The remains of St James is such an impressive site, very much so for what it once was and the atmosphere... Continue Reading →
If you haven’t heard of Ghent, or put it on your must do/see map, list or in your phone then this guide will tell you ALL the reasons why it should be on the list as a place to visit. The one thing I was most shocked by was just how easily accessible Ghent is... Continue Reading →
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 →
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