A lone pigeon standing on the Barbican at Leeds Castle. The Barbican was built in the 1280s and served as an initial line of defence for the bridge crossing the moat to the gatehouse.
The system of water defences was developed to its full at this time, and the Barbican was linked to the mill and straddled and protected the now much-reinfoced dam. It had three entrances, two from the dam and the main one from the south. These opened into a small central area, from which a two-arched bridge led across the moat to the gatehouse, which guarded access to the larger island.
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Perfect pigeon pic.
I think on this occasion I had the measure of him, he wasn’t sure which way to turn
Love the proud pigeon standing There. And what wonderful scenes captured!
He wasn’t sure what to make of me
I love the pictures of Leeds Castle–what an old and interesting history it has. Love to visit it someday. Mickie
Thanks, I am glad I got to visit it eventually…
Love those castles and the backgrounds. Great shot. Have a nice weekend. CY
Castles are fascinating
perched on a mossy rock, it seems oblivious of its mighty surroundings.
I think he was peering at me
This are pretty shots for standing. Happy hunting.
Thanks
Nice take on the theme Cherie. It looks like the pigeon is keeping guard at the gate!
I hadn’t thought of that, but you are right I think he is
Very nice, love those old stones too.
Those old stones are quite something aren’t they?
Ooh, you wouldn’t want that falling on you [top pic].
I kept well away from that area of the castle…
What delightful scenes – it truly is a beautiful castle.
Thanks Janice
I love how the colours on the pigeon really stand out
He does contrast with the background doesn’t he?