Cowdray Castle

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River Ground Stables Cowdray Ruins | Cowdray Park, Easebourne GU29 9AL, England

Weetman Dickinson Pearson, 1st Viscount Cowdray, , known as Sir Weetman Pearson, Bt, between 1894 and 1910 and as The Baron Cowdray between 1910 and 1917, was a British engineer, oil industrialist, benefactor and Liberal politician. He was the owner of the Pearson conglomerate.
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Cowdray Castle - Midhurst - The ruins of Cowdray House - Kastalarústir - England

Cowdray Castle - Midhurst - The ruins of Cowdray House - Cowdray Park - Easebourne, Sussex. Lovely walk around the ruins. Cowdray kastali - Kastalarústir - Það má sjá hvernig verið er að gera við skemmda veggi á kasatalanum sem hefur staðið hruninn eftir að verða eldi að bráð 1793. Ferðalag í Englandi.

Cowdray is one of England’s most important early Tudor houses. This visitor attraction, visited by Queen Elizabeth I and King Henry VIII, was partially destroyed by fire in 1793. See more:

Cowdray House consists of the ruins of one of England's great Tudor houses, architecturally comparable to many of the great palaces and country houses of that time. It is situated just east of Midhurst, West Sussex standing on the north bank of the River Rother. It was largely destroyed by fire on 24 September 1793. The original fortified manor house was built between 1273 and 1284 by Sir John Bohun across the river from the town of Midhurst. He named it Coudreye, the Norman word for the nearby hazel woods. See more:

The original fortified manor house was built in 1284 by Sir John Bohun. In the 1520s, Sir David Owen, uncle to Henry VII began construction of the current Cowdray House in 1496. During the English Civil War two thirds of the Cowdray estate were sequestered and the house was garrisoned by Parliamentary forces. On 24 September 1793, during restoration work, a fire started in the carpenters' work shop. Little of the furniture and treasures were recovered. During the early 19th century the house was left to ruin. The ruins were opened to visitors on 31 March 2007 after a restoration project. See more:

The banks of the River Rother at Cowdray have been the site of a prestige home since 1284, though the current house dates back to the 1520s when Sir William Fitzwilliam bought the Cowdray Estate. Fitzwilliam set about rebuilding Cowdray in grand style using the very latest brick designs. At the dissolution of the monasteries shortly afterwards Fitzwilliam also acquired Easebourne Priory, less than a mile to the north and his half-brother and heir, Sir Anthony Browne, then grabbed Battle Abbey. Browne was cursed for his brutal methods by the last monk to leave, who declared. “Your family will perish by fire and water”. Initially Browne prospered, with both Edward VI and Elizabeth visiting Cowdray, but his family could not escape the curse. In 1793 the house was burned down and the last Browne drowned in the Rhine, leaving no heir. In 1908 the estate came into the ownership of Sir Weetman Pearson, who gained the title of Viscount Cowdray. The Pearson family founded the Cowdray Trust 88 years later to restore the ruins and grounds, and to add a cafe and walled garden. See more:

Diamond Jubilee 2012 - Cowdray Castle

Cowdray Castle - Cawseway Midhurst - Cowdray Cows - Easebourne Diamond Jubilee. Ferðalag í Englandi - Cowdray is in Easebourne, a West Sussex parish which adjoins the small town and former parliamentary borough of Midhurst, some ten miles north of Chichester. The ruins of Cowdray House, burned out in 1793, stand in fact only 600 yards from the centre of Midhurst, with the river Rother, the parish boundary, flowing between them. The present house, Cowdray Park, built by the 7th Earl of Egmont, c. 1875, is about ¾ mile further eastward, 500 yards south of the Midhurst-Petworth road. See more:

Cowdray is a Historic Tudor House set in Midhurst, West Sussex. Cowdray is one of England's most important early Tudor houses. This visitor attraction, visited by Queen Elizabeth I and King Henry VIII, was partially destroyed by fire in 1793. Its magnificent ruins are set in the stunning landscape of Cowdray Park, in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Cowdray plays host to special events throughout the season, including outdoor theatre and period re-enactments. The Cowdray audio tour is recommended for visitors and we also have a popular special children's version of the audio tour.

Cowdray Castle:

The Walled Garden:

The original fortified manor house was built in 1284 by Sir John Bohun across the river from the town of Midhurst. He named it Coudreye, the Norman word for the nearby hazel woods. In 1592 the 1st Viscounts grandson Anthony-Maria Browne inherited Cowdray. During his ownership of Cowdray, Guy Fawkes was briefly employed as a footman and the 2nd Viscount was briefly imprisoned for complicity in the Gunpowder plot after staying away from Parliament on 5 November 1605 following a warning. During the English Civil War two thirds of the Cowdray estate were sequestered and the house was garrisoned by Parliamentary forces. There are marks on the walls of the main courtyard of the house thought to be from musketballs fired by soldiers during this time. On 24 September 1793, during restoration work, a fire started in the carpenters' work shop in the North Gallery where some smouldering charcoal was allowed to fall upon the sawdust and woodshavings strewn across the floor. During the restoration work the family's furniture and treasures had also been stored in the North Gallery to make re-decorating easier. From the collection only three paintings and a few small pieces of furniture were saved, the rest including artefacts from Battle Abbey being devoured by flames. During the early 19th century the house was left to ruin, it was quickly colonised by plants, most notably of ivy which hastened its decay. Small alterations were made to the surviving Kitchen Tower such as a floor being put in above the kitchens, however it was not inhabited.

Kastalinn Cowdray í West Sussex, England:

Cowdray Castle - Cowdray Park - Kastalarústir - í Suður Englandi - Kastali

Cawseway Midhurst - The ruins of Cowdray House, Cowdray Castle - Cowdray Park - Easebourne, Sussex. Lovely walk around the ruins. Ferðalag í Englandi.

Cowdray is one of England’s most important early Tudor houses. This visitor attraction, visited by Queen Elizabeth I and King Henry VIII, was partially destroyed by fire in 1793. See more:

Cowdray House consists of the ruins of one of England's great Tudor houses, architecturally comparable to many of the great palaces and country houses of that time. It is situated just east of Midhurst, West Sussex standing on the north bank of the River Rother. It was largely destroyed by fire on 24 September 1793. The original fortified manor house was built between 1273 and 1284 by Sir John Bohun across the river from the town of Midhurst. He named it Coudreye, the Norman word for the nearby hazel woods. See more:

The original fortified manor house was built in 1284 by Sir John Bohun. In the 1520s, Sir David Owen, uncle to Henry VII began construction of the current Cowdray House in 1496. During the English Civil War two thirds of the Cowdray estate were sequestered and the house was garrisoned by Parliamentary forces. On 24 September 1793, during restoration work, a fire started in the carpenters' work shop. Little of the furniture and treasures were recovered. During the early 19th century the house was left to ruin. The ruins were opened to visitors on 31 March 2007 after a restoration project. See more:

The banks of the River Rother at Cowdray have been the site of a prestige home since 1284, though the current house dates back to the 1520s when Sir William Fitzwilliam bought the Cowdray Estate. Fitzwilliam set about rebuilding Cowdray in grand style using the very latest brick designs. At the dissolution of the monasteries shortly afterwards Fitzwilliam also acquired Easebourne Priory, less than a mile to the north and his half-brother and heir, Sir Anthony Browne, then grabbed Battle Abbey. Browne was cursed for his brutal methods by the last monk to leave, who declared. “Your family will perish by fire and water”. Initially Browne prospered, with both Edward VI and Elizabeth visiting Cowdray, but his family could not escape the curse. In 1793 the house was burned down and the last Browne drowned in the Rhine, leaving no heir. In 1908 the estate came into the ownership of Sir Weetman Pearson, who gained the title of Viscount Cowdray. The Pearson family founded the Cowdray Trust 88 years later to restore the ruins and grounds, and to add a cafe and walled garden. See more:

Cowdray Castle - Cowdray Ruins - Codreye - Kastalarústir - Mistilteinn

Cowdray castle in West Sussex, England. Cawseway Midhurst - Sögufrægur kastali í Englandi. Kastalarústir sem voru endurbyggðar. Ferðalag í Englandi.

Cowdray Castle's history begins in 1284 when Sir John Bohun finished building a house across the river from the old town of Midhurst . He called it Codreye, the Norman word for the nearby hazel thickets. Two hundred years later it was inherited by Sir David Owen, uncle to King Henry VII. Later owners made cosmetic changes, altering some of the windows and the internal arrangements, but Cowdray Castle remains as it was built. For us it is a remarkable survival of an early Tudor nobleman's mansion, an example of 16th century architecture at its best, understated and dignified. Cowdray Castle passed to Fitzwilliam's half-brother, Sir Anthony Browne, and from him to his eldest son, also Anthony Browne, who was created Viscount Montague.This was an old family name and his coat of arms on the Cowdray gatehouse shows his line of descent reaching back (like that of the Tudors) to John of Gaunt, son of Edward III.
Through the Dissolution of the Monasteries by Henry VIII between 1536-3, Easebourne Priory was disbanded and the Prioress and her nuns ordered to leave. At the time of eviction, the Sub-Prioress pronounced a curse of fire and water on the male children and their heirs of he who takes these lands and it shall come upon him and his name shall die out. The Priory and its lands were granted to Sir William FitzWilliam, Earl of Southampton, who was at that time building Cowdray

Cowdray Ruins is one of the South of England's most precidious early Tudor palaces set in the stunning grounds of Cowdray Park, Midhurst, West Sussex. It was built in 1520 and then was partly destroyed by fire in 1793.Regular Royal visitors included Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Other famous visitors to Cowdray included Edward VI and the King of Spain. :

Cowdray Timeline :

Midhurst is the home of English polo and matches are played from May to September. The season's highlight is the Veuve Cliquot Gold Cup attracting international players and large crowds. The Cowdray Estate offers a host of outdoor pursuits including golf, cycling, fishing and clay shooting. See more:

Cowdray Castle - Midhurst - Enskar kastalarústir - Ferðalag

Cowdray Castle - Midhurst - The ruins of Cowdray Castle - Cowdray Park - Easebourne, West Sussex. Lovely walk around the ruins. Cowdray kastali - Kastalarústir - Kastalinn varð eldi að bráð 1793. Ferðalag í Englandi. Cowdray is one of England’s most important early Tudor houses. This visitor attraction, visited by Queen Elizabeth I and King Henry VIII, was partially destroyed by fire in 1793. See more:

Cowdray House consists of the ruins of one of England's great Tudor houses, architecturally comparable to many of the great palaces and country houses of that time. It is situated just east of Midhurst, West Sussex standing on the north bank of the River Rother. It was largely destroyed by fire on 24 September 1793. The original fortified manor house was built between 1273 and 1284 by Sir John Bohun across the river from the town of Midhurst. He named it Coudreye, the Norman word for the nearby hazel woods. See more:

The original fortified manor house was built in 1284 by Sir John Bohun. In the 1520s, Sir David Owen, uncle to Henry VII began construction of the current Cowdray House in 1496. During the English Civil War two thirds of the Cowdray estate were sequestered and the house was garrisoned by Parliamentary forces. On 24 September 1793, during restoration work, a fire started in the carpenters' work shop. Little of the furniture and treasures were recovered. During the early 19th century the house was left to ruin. The ruins were opened to visitors on 31 March 2007 after a restoration project. See more:

The banks of the River Rother at Cowdray have been the site of a prestige home since 1284, though the current house dates back to the 1520s when Sir William Fitzwilliam bought the Cowdray Estate. Fitzwilliam set about rebuilding Cowdray in grand style using the very latest brick designs. At the dissolution of the monasteries shortly afterwards Fitzwilliam also acquired Easebourne Priory, less than a mile to the north and his half-brother and heir, Sir Anthony Browne, then grabbed Battle Abbey. Browne was cursed for his brutal methods by the last monk to leave, who declared. “Your family will perish by fire and water”. Initially Browne prospered, with both Edward VI and Elizabeth visiting Cowdray, but his family could not escape the curse. In 1793 the house was burned down and the last Browne drowned in the Rhine, leaving no heir. In 1908 the estate came into the ownership of Sir Weetman Pearson, who gained the title of Viscount Cowdray. The Pearson family founded the Cowdray Trust 88 years later to restore the ruins and grounds, and to add a cafe and walled garden. See more:

Floods at Easebourne 14/12/12

Cowdray Castle - Midhurst - Kastali í Englandi

Cowdray Polo Field - Midhurst - The ruins of Cowdray Castle - Cowdray Park - Easebourne, Sussex. Lovely walk around the ruins. Cowdray kastali - Kastalarústir - Það má sjá hvernig verið er að gera við skemmda veggi á kasatalanum sem hefur staðið hruninn eftir að verða eldi að bráð 1793. Ferðalag í Englandi.

Cowdray is one of England’s most important early Tudor houses. This visitor attraction, visited by Queen Elizabeth I and King Henry VIII, was partially destroyed by fire in 1793. See more:

Cowdray House consists of the ruins of one of England's great Tudor houses, architecturally comparable to many of the great palaces and country houses of that time. It is situated just east of Midhurst, West Sussex standing on the north bank of the River Rother. It was largely destroyed by fire on 24 September 1793. The original fortified manor house was built between 1273 and 1284 by Sir John Bohun across the river from the town of Midhurst. He named it Coudreye, the Norman word for the nearby hazel woods. See more:

The original fortified manor house was built in 1284 by Sir John Bohun. In the 1520s, Sir David Owen, uncle to Henry VII began construction of the current Cowdray House in 1496. During the English Civil War two thirds of the Cowdray estate were sequestered and the house was garrisoned by Parliamentary forces. On 24 September 1793, during restoration work, a fire started in the carpenters' work shop. Little of the furniture and treasures were recovered. During the early 19th century the house was left to ruin. The ruins were opened to visitors on 31 March 2007 after a restoration project. See more:

The banks of the River Rother at Cowdray have been the site of a prestige home since 1284, though the current house dates back to the 1520s when Sir William Fitzwilliam bought the Cowdray Estate. Fitzwilliam set about rebuilding Cowdray in grand style using the very latest brick designs. At the dissolution of the monasteries shortly afterwards Fitzwilliam also acquired Easebourne Priory, less than a mile to the north and his half-brother and heir, Sir Anthony Browne, then grabbed Battle Abbey. Browne was cursed for his brutal methods by the last monk to leave, who declared. “Your family will perish by fire and water”. Initially Browne prospered, with both Edward VI and Elizabeth visiting Cowdray, but his family could not escape the curse. In 1793 the house was burned down and the last Browne drowned in the Rhine, leaving no heir. In 1908 the estate came into the ownership of Sir Weetman Pearson, who gained the title of Viscount Cowdray. The Pearson family founded the Cowdray Trust 88 years later to restore the ruins and grounds, and to add a cafe and walled garden. See more:

Cowdray Castle - Midhurst - Kastali í Englandi - Kastalarústir - Endurbygging

Cowdray Castle - Midhurst - The ruins of Cowdray Castle - Cowdray Park - Easebourne, West Sussex. Lovely walk around the ruins. Cowdray kastali - Kastalarústir - Það má sjá hvernig verið er að gera við skemmda veggi á kasatalanum sem hefur staðið hruninn eftir að verða eldi að bráð 1793. Ferðalag í Englandi.

Cowdray is one of England’s most important early Tudor houses. This visitor attraction, visited by Queen Elizabeth I and King Henry VIII, was partially destroyed by fire in 1793. See more:

Cowdray House consists of the ruins of one of England's great Tudor houses, architecturally comparable to many of the great palaces and country houses of that time. It is situated just east of Midhurst, West Sussex standing on the north bank of the River Rother. It was largely destroyed by fire on 24 September 1793. The original fortified manor house was built between 1273 and 1284 by Sir John Bohun across the river from the town of Midhurst. He named it Coudreye, the Norman word for the nearby hazel woods. See more:

The original fortified manor house was built in 1284 by Sir John Bohun. In the 1520s, Sir David Owen, uncle to Henry VII began construction of the current Cowdray House in 1496. During the English Civil War two thirds of the Cowdray estate were sequestered and the house was garrisoned by Parliamentary forces. On 24 September 1793, during restoration work, a fire started in the carpenters' work shop. Little of the furniture and treasures were recovered. During the early 19th century the house was left to ruin. The ruins were opened to visitors on 31 March 2007 after a restoration project. See more:

The banks of the River Rother at Cowdray have been the site of a prestige home since 1284, though the current house dates back to the 1520s when Sir William Fitzwilliam bought the Cowdray Estate. Fitzwilliam set about rebuilding Cowdray in grand style using the very latest brick designs. At the dissolution of the monasteries shortly afterwards Fitzwilliam also acquired Easebourne Priory, less than a mile to the north and his half-brother and heir, Sir Anthony Browne, then grabbed Battle Abbey. Browne was cursed for his brutal methods by the last monk to leave, who declared. “Your family will perish by fire and water”. Initially Browne prospered, with both Edward VI and Elizabeth visiting Cowdray, but his family could not escape the curse. In 1793 the house was burned down and the last Browne drowned in the Rhine, leaving no heir. In 1908 the estate came into the ownership of Sir Weetman Pearson, who gained the title of Viscount Cowdray. The Pearson family founded the Cowdray Trust 88 years later to restore the ruins and grounds, and to add a cafe and walled garden. See more:

Cowdray Castle - Cowdray cows - Cattle - Nautgripir - Kýr - Jórturdýr

Cowdray cows - Cowdray Ruins - Cowdray Castle - Kastalinn Cowdray í West Sussex, Englandi - Nautgripir. Nautakjöt á fæti.

Cowdray is in Easebourne, a West Sussex parish which adjoins the small town and former parliamentary borough of Midhurst, some ten miles north of Chichester. The ruins of Cowdray House, burned out in 1793, stand in fact only 600 yards from the centre of Midhurst, with the river Rother, the parish boundary, flowing between them. The present house, Cowdray Park, built by the 7th Earl of Egmont, c. 1875, is about ¾ mile further eastward, 500 yards south of the Midhurst-Petworth road. See more:

Cowdray is a Historic Tudor House set in Midhurst, West Sussex. Cowdray is one of England's most important early Tudor houses. This visitor attraction, visited by Queen Elizabeth I and King Henry VIII, was partially destroyed by fire in 1793. Its magnificent ruins are set in the stunning landscape of Cowdray Park, in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Cowdray plays host to special events throughout the season, including outdoor theatre and period re-enactments. The Cowdray audio tour is recommended for visitors and we also have a popular special children's version of the audio tour.

Cowdray Castle:

The Walled Garden:

The original fortified manor house was built in 1284 by Sir John Bohun across the river from the town of Midhurst. He named it Coudreye, the Norman word for the nearby hazel woods. In 1592 the 1st Viscounts grandson Anthony-Maria Browne inherited Cowdray. During his ownership of Cowdray, Guy Fawkes was briefly employed as a footman and the 2nd Viscount was briefly imprisoned for complicity in the Gunpowder plot after staying away from Parliament on 5 November 1605 following a warning. During the English Civil War two thirds of the Cowdray estate were sequestered and the house was garrisoned by Parliamentary forces. There are marks on the walls of the main courtyard of the house thought to be from musketballs fired by soldiers during this time. On 24 September 1793, during restoration work, a fire started in the carpenters' work shop in the North Gallery where some smouldering charcoal was allowed to fall upon the sawdust and woodshavings strewn across the floor. During the restoration work the family's furniture and treasures had also been stored in the North Gallery to make re-decorating easier. From the collection only three paintings and a few small pieces of furniture were saved, the rest including artefacts from Battle Abbey being devoured by flames. During the early 19th century the house was left to ruin, it was quickly colonised by plants, most notably of ivy which hastened its decay. Small alterations were made to the surviving Kitchen Tower such as a floor being put in above the kitchens, however it was not inhabited.

Cowdray Castle - Kastalann í Midhurst - Ferðalag

Hreggviður Loki skoðar rústir af Cowdray kastalanum 4.7.2013

Cowdray Ruins - Cowdray castle, West Sussex, England

Cowdray is a Historic Tudor House set in Midhurst, West Sussex. Cowdray is one of England's most important early Tudor houses. This visitor attraction, visited by Queen Elizabeth I and King Henry VIII, was partially destroyed by fire in 1793. Its magnificent ruins are set in the stunning landscape of Cowdray Park, in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Cowdray plays host to special events throughout the season, including outdoor theatre and period re-enactments. The Cowdray audio tour is recommended for visitors and we also have a popular special children's version of the audio tour.

Cowdray Castle:

The Walled Garden:

The original fortified manor house was built in 1284 by Sir John Bohun across the river from the town of Midhurst. He named it Coudreye, the Norman word for the nearby hazel woods. In 1592 the 1st Viscounts grandson Anthony-Maria Browne inherited Cowdray. During his ownership of Cowdray, Guy Fawkes was briefly employed as a footman and the 2nd Viscount was briefly imprisoned for complicity in the Gunpowder plot after staying away from Parliament on 5 November 1605 following a warning. During the English Civil War two thirds of the Cowdray estate were sequestered and the house was garrisoned by Parliamentary forces. There are marks on the walls of the main courtyard of the house thought to be from musketballs fired by soldiers during this time. On 24 September 1793, during restoration work, a fire started in the carpenters' work shop in the North Gallery where some smouldering charcoal was allowed to fall upon the sawdust and woodshavings strewn across the floor. During the restoration work the family's furniture and treasures had also been stored in the North Gallery to make re-decorating easier. From the collection only three paintings and a few small pieces of furniture were saved, the rest including artefacts from Battle Abbey being devoured by flames. During the early 19th century the house was left to ruin, it was quickly colonised by plants, most notably of ivy which hastened its decay. Small alterations were made to the surviving Kitchen Tower such as a floor being put in above the kitchens, however it was not inhabited.

Kastalinn Cowdray í West Sussex, England:

Castle - Kastali

COWDRAY HOUSE & CASTLE, WEST SUSSEX (June 2007)

Nothing special. Just footage I shot with my usual factual scintillating commentary.

Walk around Midhurst Castle,West Sussex

Cowdray House consists of the ruins of one of England's great Tudor houses, architecturally comparable to many of the great palaces and country houses of that time. It is situated in the Parish of Easebourne, just east of Midhurst, West Sussex standing on the north bank of the River Rother. It was largely destroyed by fire on 24 September 1793, but the ruins have nevertheless been Grade I listed

Cowdray Ruins - Cowdray Polo Field - Midhurst - Íþrótt konunganna

Polo Field - British Polo Field - Midhurst - Proud to be the home of British Polo for over a century. Cowdray Polo Club - Cowdray Ruins - The Ruins of a Tudor Manor House in Midhurst West Sussex almost totally destroyed by fire in 1793. Skógarganga - Polovöllur í Englandi. The most important part of the polo field is the footing for the horses. They can weigh 1,400 pounds or more, but their legs are very thin to bear the pressure of that weight in movement and can be incredibly fragile. The field must have a consistent surface for them to move with confidence. The historic cycling track at the Polo Fields is a 1 kilometer long paved track which is used by cyclists for training and events. See more:

The public are welcome to watch polo at Cowdray throughout the season. Tickets can be bought at the entrance gates to the grounds. See more:

The horse needs to toe down into the field, with the hoof moving through a soft surface to a solid subbase. If the surface is too hard, the force of the hoof against the ground can break the horse’s leg. If the subbase is too soft, the horse has no stability or solid base to push off from. The subsoil of the polo field must be laser-leveled so it is 100 percent perfect. The upper level is sand, exactly 4 inches deep, rototilled for consistency throughout, raked smooth, rolled and laser-leveled, again to 100 percent perfect. Without the base, the field would be like a desert, with tons of sand moving and slipping at every step. That 4-inch surface needs enough stability to keep the horse from slipping, but it also needs to have enough give for the horse’s hoof to move through it, and tear out a 4-inch-deep divot. A level deeper than 4 inches could allow the animal’s leg to sink in too deeply and provide too much resistance, trapping the leg and becoming a danger to the horse. A unique part of a polo match is the involvement of the spectators in the long-standing tradition of the “Divot Stomp.” During the five-minute halftime, spectators move out of the grandstand to “wander all over the field stomping down the torn up turf.” See more:

Íþrótt konunganna. Talið er að um leið og ístöð hafi verið fundin upp hafi íþróttir sem svipar til polosins sprottið upp. Þar sem íþróttin reynir mikið á styrk, snerpu, hraða og hlýðni hesta ásamt því að vera hröð og spennandi var þessi íþrótt líklegast góð þjálfun fyrir hermenn. Fyrsta keppni sögunnar sem vitað er um fór fram milli Persa og Túrkemenista og unnu má til gamans geta að Túrkemenar þann leik. Um 1800 uppgötvuðu Bretar þessa íþrótt í Indlandi sem hafði verið leikin um alla Asíu síðastliðin 2000 ár. Það var reyndar ekki fyrr en um 1850 sem að bresak riddaraherdeildin skóp fyrstu reglurnar og um 20 árum síðar hafði þessi íþrótt náð geysimiklum vinsældum í Englandi.
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The playing field is 300 by 160 yards (270 by 150 m), the area of approximately six soccer fields or 9 football fields (10 acres)., while arena polo is 96 x 46 metres. The playing field is carefully maintained with closely mowed turf providing a safe, fast playing surface. Goals are posts which are set eight yards apart, centred at each end of the field. The surface of a polo field requires careful and constant grounds maintenance to keep the surface in good playing condition. During half-time of a match, spectators are invited to go onto the field to participate in a polo tradition called divot stamping, which was developed not only to help replace the mounds of earth (divots) that are torn up by the horses' hooves, but also to afford spectators the opportunity to walk about and socialise. See more:

Floods at Easebourne continued

Cowdray Castle - Cowdray Cattle - Beef - Nautgripahjörð - Jórturdýr

Cowdray Cattle - Cowdray Ruins - Cowdray Castle - Kastalinn Cowdray í West Sussex, Englandi - Nautgripir - Nautakjöt á fæti.

Cowdray is in Easebourne, a West Sussex parish which adjoins the small town and former parliamentary borough of Midhurst, some ten miles north of Chichester. The ruins of Cowdray House, burned out in 1793, stand in fact only 600 yards from the centre of Midhurst, with the river Rother, the parish boundary, flowing between them. The present house, Cowdray Park, built by the 7th Earl of Egmont, c. 1875, is about ¾ mile further eastward, 500 yards south of the Midhurst-Petworth road. See more:

Cowdray is a Historic Tudor House set in Midhurst, West Sussex. Cowdray is one of England's most important early Tudor houses. This visitor attraction, visited by Queen Elizabeth I and King Henry VIII, was partially destroyed by fire in 1793. Its magnificent ruins are set in the stunning landscape of Cowdray Park, in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Cowdray plays host to special events throughout the season, including outdoor theatre and period re-enactments. The Cowdray audio tour is recommended for visitors and we also have a popular special children's version of the audio tour.

Cowdray Castle:

The Walled Garden:

The original fortified manor house was built in 1284 by Sir John Bohun across the river from the town of Midhurst. He named it Coudreye, the Norman word for the nearby hazel woods. In 1592 the 1st Viscounts grandson Anthony-Maria Browne inherited Cowdray. During his ownership of Cowdray, Guy Fawkes was briefly employed as a footman and the 2nd Viscount was briefly imprisoned for complicity in the Gunpowder plot after staying away from Parliament on 5 November 1605 following a warning. During the English Civil War two thirds of the Cowdray estate were sequestered and the house was garrisoned by Parliamentary forces. There are marks on the walls of the main courtyard of the house thought to be from musketballs fired by soldiers during this time. On 24 September 1793, during restoration work, a fire started in the carpenters' work shop in the North Gallery where some smouldering charcoal was allowed to fall upon the sawdust and woodshavings strewn across the floor. During the restoration work the family's furniture and treasures had also been stored in the North Gallery to make re-decorating easier. From the collection only three paintings and a few small pieces of furniture were saved, the rest including artefacts from Battle Abbey being devoured by flames. During the early 19th century the house was left to ruin, it was quickly colonised by plants, most notably of ivy which hastened its decay. Small alterations were made to the surviving Kitchen Tower such as a floor being put in above the kitchens, however it was not inhabited.

Cowdray Castle - Cowdray Cattle - Beef - Nautgripahjörð - Eldisnaut

2. Cowdray Oak that nearly killed me 14.11. 2013. hrs 14:28 - Eikin fallin

Cowdray Estate - Cowdray Castle Oak - Quercus robur

Midhurst Cowdrey old Oak - Taken 30 sec after the old tree old Oak tree behind me fell on the branches (on the tree in front that saved my life) - where I had finished filming some mushrooms and was looking for acorns - I heard a deep cracking sound over head and I ran for my life, stumbled and fell after 15 steps on my face and lay in the grass while several tonns of english Oak fell all around me. I was incredibly lukky as the nearist branch lay 4 in from my shoulder.

That fact I did not look up before I ran probably saved me life.

Observer - Lucky escape as massive oak falls in Midhurst. See more :

A MIDHURST woman had a miraculous escape when a massive oak tree crashed to the ground close to the Cowdray Ruins at Midhurst. Hellen Linda Drake, of Heathfield Green, was out looking for acorns and fungi when the 30 tonne, 60-foot high oak thudded to the ground next to her. If I had looked up when I heard the crack, I think I would be dead, she told the Observer, but I just kept my head down and ran. Hellen had been searching the grass beneath two huge oak trees, in front of the Midhurst Sports Association Grounds, when her attention was caught by some mushrooms. I bent down to photograph them when I heard this unbelievably loud noise. She immediately started running but stumbled and fell as the branches crashed around her. At first everything went dark, then I realised it was still sunlight and I saw the huge oak had fallen behind me. Hellen said she had been saved by the fact she was behind a second oak and the bulk of the enormous oak crashed into that. I was so shocked I couldn't think straight and I was covered in mud from where I fell, she said. Her husband Einar returned to the scene with her. He told the Observer: If she had moved a split second later, she would not have survived. The tree fell less than a foot from her shoulder. Head forester for the Cowdray Estate Donald Macdonald told the Observer: The lady clearly had a very lucky escape. This was a big tree of some 30 tonnes. She was the other side of the other oak and ran in the right direction. We don't know why the tree came down. All we can say is it was old age. :

Þetta er tekið nokkrum sekúndum eftir að ég var komin frá trénu eftir að það hrundi. Tekið kl 14 :28. Daginn eftir þegar ég fór að skoða kom í ljós að þetta var ekki grein sem hafði rifnað af Eikartrénu sem ég stóð upp vð heldur hafði Eikartréð sem stóð fyrir aftan rifnað upp með rótum og fallið í áttina þar sem ég stóð upp við trjábolin og tréð meðan ég hljóp tók af og dró úr falli gömlu Eikarinnar og bjargaði þar með lífi mínu.

En þar sem ég var að ganga undir greininni á fremri eikinni að skoða sveppi og akörn - heyri ég þessar dimmu, þungu bresti fyrir ofan höfuðið á mér og ég bara byrjaði að hlaupa meðan ég heyrði þungan dynk fyrir aftan mig og jörðin titraði - og ég náði að hlaupa svona 15 skref upp á líf og dauða þegar ég rak tánna í og sama hvað ég reyndi að hlaupa náði ég aðeins 3 skrefum áður en ég féll fram fyrir mig á andlitið - þar sem ég lá og fann lauf og greinar rigna yfir mig og hélt ég væri að deyja og beið eftir að fá dynk í bakið en greinin féll við hliðina á mér svona 20 sm frá hægri öxl, ég stóð upp og leit aftur fyrir mig og sá þá að tréð hafði klofnað og helmingurinn af trénu hafði fallið til jarðar á nákvæmlega þeim stað sem ég hafði verið að taka mynd af sveppunum og þar sem ég hafði staðið. Ef ég hefði ekki heyrt brestinn og náð að hlaupa þá væri ég ekki hér - þetta eru 20--40 tonn -

Viðbragð mitt að líta ekki upp heldur hlaupa strax af stað hefur bjargað lífi mínu því ég hefði aldrei hlaupið neitt ef ég hefði litið upp heldur kramist eins og fluga.

Cowdray is in Easebourne, a West Sussex parish which adjoins the small town and former parliamentary borough of Midhurst, some ten miles north of Chichester. The ruins of Cowdray House, burned out in 1793, stand in fact only 600 yards from the centre of Midhurst, with the river Rother, the parish boundary, flowing between them. The present house, Cowdray Park, built by the 7th Earl of Egmont, c. 1875, is about ¾ mile further eastward, 500 yards south of the Midhurst-Petworth road. See more:

The White Horse Pub - Easebourne - Ensk krá - Pöbbamatur -

Við öll á hvíta hestinum - The White Horse pub - sem er mjög heimilislegur pöbb í eldgömlu húsi, með góðan mat.

The White Horse of Easebourne is the dictionary definition of idyllic country pub; a well kept and recently refurbished 300 year old building located just outside of Midhurst, with the beautiful surroundings of vast expanses of rolling fields, scenic woodland and plentiful walks and bridleways the pub provides a haven for locals, workers, weary walkers and tired cyclists / riders. Boasting a log fire, comfy sofas, fine ales on rotation, an evolving menu, a spacious sun-trap of a garden, friendly and welcoming staff and even a log burner to keep the smokers warm in the winter / late summer evenings. See more:

A warm welcome from friendly staff who went out of their way to make us feel welcome. We had three meals there all of which were fresh and well cooked. See more:

With many pubs transforming themselves into modish restaurants these days, it is comforting to find somewhere that serves really great food but is proud to remain, first and foremost, a pub. With its idyllic countryside location, the White Horse of Easebourne is the perfect spot for walkers – offering a well-kept garden full of comfortable, deep-cushioned furniture for sunny days, and a warming log burner in a sheltered area for winter. The menu is a welcome list of favourites, all locally sourced, including starters of whitebait and chicken pate and main-course options such as homemade burgers and beer-battered fish. See more:

Walk through Midhurst - Cowdray Castle - Lítið þorp í Englandi - Ferðalag

Midhurst is a small market town in West Sussex - England. 11 oct 2015. I walked from Cowdray Castle through the village - and you can see how small it is. There is sometimes heavy traffic through the village, North Street but its always nice to see motorbikes and sports cars on the streets. And the old houses are so beautiful. All houses with yellow windows and yellow doors are the property of Lord Cowdray - Þetta er aðalgatan í Midhurst og má ganga gegnum þorpið á 10-15 mín - mikið um gamlar byggingar og öll hús með gulum gluggum eða gulum hurðum eru eign greifans í Cowdray kastalanum sem á líka flesta skóga kringum Midhurst, Pólóvöllinn og margar verslanir býr ekki í kastalanum heldur á herragarði eða óðalssetri í korteris göngu frá kastalanum - eða í skóginum fyrir aftan kastalann.

Midhurst nestles at the centre of the South Downs National Park and makes the perfect base to get out and explore this beautiful landscape: unique heathland with wide horizons, rare birds, open chalkland and wild flowers galore. See more:

Welcome to Midhurst.org, the site that brings you comprehensive and impartial information about the small but perfectly formed town of Midhurst, one of the jewels of the lovely county of West Sussex. See more:

The name Midhurst was first recorded in 1186 as Middeherst, meaning Middle wooded hill, or (place) among the wooded hills. It derives from the Old English words midd (adjective) or mid (preposition), meaning in the middle, plus hyrst, a wooded hill.

The town is home to the Norman St. Ann's Castle, which dates from the about 1120, although the foundations are all that can now be seen. The castle, the parish church of St. Mary Magdalene and St. Denis, together with South Pond (the former fish-pond for the castle) are the only three structures left from this early period. The parish church is the oldest building in Midhurst. Just across the River Rother, in the parish of Easebourne, is the ruin of the Tudor Cowdray House. The South Downs National Park, established in 2011, stretches for two hundred miles between Winchester in the West to Eastbourne and Beachy Head in the East. It encompasses the whole of the South Downs, together with a significant area of the western Weald to the north of the Downs, as far north as Alice Holt near Farnham. The Park's landscapes cover 1,600km2. The headquarters of the National Park Authority, the South Downs Centre in Capron House, Midhurst is a community hub, an exhibition about the National Park and a green conference centre. It also includes the Midhurst Tourist Information Centre. The Grange Leisure Centre was opened on 3 March 2014, replacing a nearby earlier building dating from the 1960s. It is owned by West Sussex County Council and operated by Westgate Leisure. The centre provides a number of services under one roof. It is a meeting-place for a range of clubs, including bridge, badminton, gymnastics, toddlers, line-dancing, yoga and many others. It includes: a multi-purpose four-court sports hall; a fitness room with state of the art Technogym equipment; two squash courts and a squash viewing area; a dance studio with mirrors that is also be used for fitness and community activities; a health suite, including a sauna, steam room and a spa pool; a multi-purpose community hall and community rooms; and a bar and café with Wi-Fi access. The facility overlooks South Pond, with an outdoor seating area. See more:

Cowdray Castle - Cowdray Cattle - Beef - Nautgripir - Jórturdýr

Cowdray Cattle - Cowdray Ruins - Cowdray Castle - Kastalinn Cowdray í West Sussex, Englandi - Nautgripir. Nautakjöt á fæti.

Cowdray is in Easebourne, a West Sussex parish which adjoins the small town and former parliamentary borough of Midhurst, some ten miles north of Chichester. The ruins of Cowdray House, burned out in 1793, stand in fact only 600 yards from the centre of Midhurst, with the river Rother, the parish boundary, flowing between them. The present house, Cowdray Park, built by the 7th Earl of Egmont, c. 1875, is about ¾ mile further eastward, 500 yards south of the Midhurst-Petworth road. See more:

Cowdray is a Historic Tudor House set in Midhurst, West Sussex. Cowdray is one of England's most important early Tudor houses. This visitor attraction, visited by Queen Elizabeth I and King Henry VIII, was partially destroyed by fire in 1793. Its magnificent ruins are set in the stunning landscape of Cowdray Park, in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Cowdray plays host to special events throughout the season, including outdoor theatre and period re-enactments. The Cowdray audio tour is recommended for visitors and we also have a popular special children's version of the audio tour.

Cowdray Castle:

The Walled Garden:

The original fortified manor house was built in 1284 by Sir John Bohun across the river from the town of Midhurst. He named it Coudreye, the Norman word for the nearby hazel woods. In 1592 the 1st Viscounts grandson Anthony-Maria Browne inherited Cowdray. During his ownership of Cowdray, Guy Fawkes was briefly employed as a footman and the 2nd Viscount was briefly imprisoned for complicity in the Gunpowder plot after staying away from Parliament on 5 November 1605 following a warning. During the English Civil War two thirds of the Cowdray estate were sequestered and the house was garrisoned by Parliamentary forces. There are marks on the walls of the main courtyard of the house thought to be from musketballs fired by soldiers during this time. On 24 September 1793, during restoration work, a fire started in the carpenters' work shop in the North Gallery where some smouldering charcoal was allowed to fall upon the sawdust and woodshavings strewn across the floor. During the restoration work the family's furniture and treasures had also been stored in the North Gallery to make re-decorating easier. From the collection only three paintings and a few small pieces of furniture were saved, the rest including artefacts from Battle Abbey being devoured by flames. During the early 19th century the house was left to ruin, it was quickly colonised by plants, most notably of ivy which hastened its decay. Small alterations were made to the surviving Kitchen Tower such as a floor being put in above the kitchens, however it was not inhabited.