One of the first things that caught my eye as I walking into the grounds at Bolton Abbey was the stepping stones. There was a constant stream of people (mostly children) seeing if they were up to the challenge of using the 57 stones to cross the river without falling in.
When the priory was [...]
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Stepping Stones
24 Comments CherryPie on Sep 17th 2011
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The Chapel at Skipton Castle
From the guidebook:
The chapel has been in existence since the 12th century when Alice de Romille, Lady of Skipton Castle, granted the chaplain an allowance for gowns and food which was payable at Christmas. The chapel is dedicated to St John the Evangelist and was reserved for the use of the lord and lady of [...]
16 Comments CherryPie on Sep 15th 2011
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Coat of Arms
These are the arms of John Clifford, ninth Lord of Skipton, who was also known as the Butcher. The beasts supporting the shield are wyverns – half dragon, half serpent.
8 Comments CherryPie on Sep 15th 2011
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The Conduit Court
The Conduit Court lies as the centre of Skipton Castle. The name is derived from the fact that spring water supply to the castle terminated here. The Yew in the centre of the court was planted in 1659 by Lady Anne Clifford.
4 Comments CherryPie on Sep 14th 2011
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Skipton Castle
Skipton castle is 900 years old and one of the most complete and best preserved castles in England.
The Clifford family were granted the castle by Edward II in 1310 when Robert Clifford was appointed first Lord Clifford of Skipton and Guardian of Craven, which is the large tract of countryside to the north and west [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on Sep 13th 2011
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Stained Glass
6 Comments CherryPie on Sep 11th 2011
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Holy Trinity Church, Skipton
A very brief history from the guidebook to the church:
The first Church on this site was built about the beginning of the 12th century and was dedicated to the Holy Trinity. This has disappeared leaving no traces. By about 1300 another church was being built with the help of payments made by the [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Sep 10th 2011
