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Herefordshire

BROCKHAMPTON                                                SO 687 559

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Gatehouse

The gatehouse, built over a moat at Lower Brockhampton House, is said to have been built in 1543.










​Date taken: 29/04/2013

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CROFT AND YARPOLE                                         SO 449 654

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Gothick Entrance

The Gothick Entrance to Croft Castle was erected in the 1790s, soon after it was bought by Somerset Davies, the local MP.








​Date taken: 04/04/2008

CROFT AND YARPOLE                                         SO 449 654

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Sham tower












Date taken: 04/04/2008


CROFT AND YARPOLE

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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.








Date taken: 04/04/2008

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EARDISLAND                                                         SO 419 586

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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.


















Date taken: 04/04/2008

HEREFORD                                                           SO 511 404

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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.  



Postcard posted: 1909

ROSS-ON-WYE                                                      SO 597 240

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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.








​Date taken: 29/04/2013

ROSS-ON-WYE                                                      SO 596 240

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Gateway

A gateway in the south wall of The Prospect has the date 1700 on the lintel. Corinthian pilasters support an entablature and pediment.


















Date taken: 29/04/2013

ROSS-ON-WYE                                                      SO 597 241

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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.

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Date taken: 29/04/2013
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