The Augustine abbey at Lilleshall is around 6 miles north of Telford and founded sometime between the years of 1145 and 1148 by the Arrouaisian Order from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire. The extensive sandstone still remains and is now kept by the English heritage who let people explore these ruins for free, set within a... Continue Reading →
The tiny settlement of Muchelney in south-central Somerset is built on a slight hill, one of many 'islands' in the Somerset Levels, surrounded by flat farmland that is often partially flooded in the winter. This relatively remote place has a surprisingly long history, since a church is believed to have been built here as far... 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 →
We ventured to one of the most evocative and remarkable sights on the Scottish borders. This peel tower scales high up on a hill and dominates over the tweed valley, what’s more interesting about this particular tower is the story behind it, the story which I will tell you as we explore. So why not... 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 →
Formerly a castle that was bitterly fought over during the Scottish Wars of Independence, the Jedburgh Castle Jail & Museum details the history of life in a 19th-century prison. It’s actually considered one of the most haunted jails in the country. Jedburgh Castle Jail, Scotland Jedburgh Castle Jail was built in 1823, purposely resembling a... Continue Reading →
We carry on visiting in the area of Leicestershire and we take a wander around the remains of Grace Dieu priory, which was a 12th century Augustinian nunnery that was sadly dissolved in 1538 by Henry VII. The eerie yet beautiful remains include earthworks that once suggested that there were fish ponds, a partially complete... 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 →
Carrying on our exploration around Somerset, we just had to stop by this picturesque medieval moated castle that has settled itself in the quaint, quiet and beautiful village of Nunney. It was super quiet when we got to Nunney, the village seemed empty but full of beauty and tranquility - the only things around us... Continue Reading →
Hello everyone! It's great to be back on here and writing a blog this time, rather than our usual go to of our many adventures here in the UK. We wanted to introduce our new YouTube channel to the blog and ask if people who have/are following us will give us a chance to showcase... Continue Reading →
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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