We woke this morning to low clouds and steady rain. The rain cleared eventually with an occasional heavy shower. Saves having to water the garden. I did spend some time tying up the tomato plants which are doing well. Earlier in the afternoon I went for a walk with a friend and her dog discovering new routes around Manning's Pit.
Thursday's walk around Lydford Castle.
The earliest parts of the castle are 900 years old and while the stonework is well preserved all the internal wooden structure has long gone. As we explored the interior we, okay me, identified the different areas; great hall, kitchens, battlements, arrow slits etc.
However looking at the information board outside it turned out that the 'castle' had never been an actual castle but had been, even in its original form, a prison and courthouse.
The next time we visit Lydford we'll have a look at the Saxon earthworks that surrounded the village and the remains of the Norman castle.
1 comment:
Wow 900 years old. What a neat place to walk around. What stories those walls could tell!!
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