Herefordshire
BROCKHAMPTON SO 687 559
Gatehouse
The gatehouse, built over a moat at Lower Brockhampton House, is said to have been built in 1543.
The gatehouse, built over a moat at Lower Brockhampton House, is said to have been built in 1543.
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CROFT AND YARPOLE SO 449 654
Gothick Entrance
The Gothick Entrance to Croft Castle was erected in the 1790s, soon after it was bought by Somerset Davies, the local MP.
The Gothick Entrance to Croft Castle was erected in the 1790s, soon after it was bought by Somerset Davies, the local MP.
CROFT AND YARPOLE SO 449 654
Sham tower
CROFT AND YARPOLE
Grotto
The grotto in Fishpool Valley at Croft Castle probably dates from the 1790s and may have been a fishing hut and an alcove for picnics.
The grotto in Fishpool Valley at Croft Castle probably dates from the 1790s and may have been a fishing hut and an alcove for picnics.
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EARDISLAND SO 419 586
Manor House Dovecote
The early 18th century dovecote near Manor House was restored by the villagers of Eardisland and was opened to the public in 1999.
The early 18th century dovecote near Manor House was restored by the villagers of Eardisland and was opened to the public in 1999.
HEREFORD SO 511 404
Blackfriars Monastery Ruin
The Dominican Blackfriars Monastery was founded in 1376 and was consecrated by Edward III and his son, the Black Prince.
It was dissolved by Henry VIII and the ruins were restored in 1962/3.
The Dominican Blackfriars Monastery was founded in 1376 and was consecrated by Edward III and his son, the Black Prince.
It was dissolved by Henry VIII and the ruins were restored in 1962/3.
ROSS-ON-WYE SO 597 240
Gate Piers
The Gate Piers at The Prospect were erected in 1700 for John Kyrle, the Man of Ross. They are capped with large vases supporting pineapples.
The Gate Piers at The Prospect were erected in 1700 for John Kyrle, the Man of Ross. They are capped with large vases supporting pineapples.
ROSS-ON-WYE SO 596 240
Gateway
A gateway in the south wall of The Prospect has the date 1700 on the lintel. Corinthian pilasters support an entablature and pediment.
A gateway in the south wall of The Prospect has the date 1700 on the lintel. Corinthian pilasters support an entablature and pediment.
ROSS-ON-WYE SO 597 241
Gazebo Tower
The Gazebo Tower and walls were built in 1833 and continued the tradition in Ross of medievalising the town, started by John Kyrle in the 18th century.
In 1838, it was known as Mr Collin's Tower and when it was sold in 1906 it was called Palace Pound Tower. It has also been known as Castle Tower and Royal Tower and is listed as Saddle Tower.
The Gazebo Tower and walls were built in 1833 and continued the tradition in Ross of medievalising the town, started by John Kyrle in the 18th century.
In 1838, it was known as Mr Collin's Tower and when it was sold in 1906 it was called Palace Pound Tower. It has also been known as Castle Tower and Royal Tower and is listed as Saddle Tower.
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