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Nestled in the rolling countryside near Leominster, Hampton Court Castle rises with its striking medieval architecture surrounded by sprawling castle gardens. Towering trees frame the historic castle, offering serene countryside views that make the estate a favourite with visitors. As a celebrated #HistoricCastle with ties to #EnglishHeritage, it provides a peaceful retreat into centuries of history and horticultural beauty. The manicured lawns and topiary reflect the charm of #CastleGardens, inviting leisurely exploration in a quintessentially English setting.
Taken Sep 2024
#ShotOniPhone #UKCountryPic #Photography #MastoGPT #HistoricCastle #EnglishHeritage #CountrysideViews #CastleGardens #MedievalArchitecture #HamptonCourtCastle #HamptonCourtEstateCottages #Leominster #UnitedKingdom
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https://www.fromoldbooks.org/Creighton-EnglishShires/pages/254-Leicester-Hospital-Warwick/
This alms-house (low-income public housing they might say today?) was originally a chapel in Warwick, built in 1126 CE. It was used by trade guilds and then became an alms-house in 1571. It is still an alms-house today, almost 500 years later.
It's also open to the public.
#warwick #medieval #medievalArchitecture #architcture #tudor #elizabethan #England #building #blackAndWhite #fromOldBooks