I spent an enjoyable day at this
interesting house set in lovely grounds designed by Capability Brown.
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| The bridge, designed by Capability Brown, divides the two sides of the lake which is used for fishing and non-motorised boats of the caravan site situated on the opposite bank |
The Constable family have lived here since
medieval times although it is now owned by the Burton Constable
Foundation. It seems as though nothing
was ever discarded throughout the centuries, so there were fascinating
artefacts in the very many rooms. The
volunteer guides were enthusiastic and knowledgeable and the numerous paintings
were well catalogued.
The extensive grounds made walking pleasant
and the fine weather allowed us to picnic amongst the daffodils.
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| The skeleton of a sperm whale found at the nearby coast in 1825 and appears in the novel Moby Dick |
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| The Orangery |
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| An archery contest |
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| Didn't expect this in the Catholic chapel |
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This looks and sounds a place well worth visiting. Must check how far it is from Ripon, maybe something we can do during our summer holiday.
ReplyDeleteUnusual indeed to see an inscription of God's name in a Catholic chapel.
It's near the East coast of Yorkshire (Hornsea/Hull area).
DeleteSnap - sort of! I've been visiting some Capability Brown landscapes recently.
ReplyDeleteIt's not my preferred style of gardening but he certainly had the vision to create a stunning outlook from a stately house on formerly farmland. Although he didn't invent the haha he used it to great effect. Listen to us - we would make great guides!
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