Hatch Beauchamp is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, situated 5 miles south east of Taunton in the Taunton Deane district. The village has a population of 620. Continue reading... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
The Best Attractions In Hatch Beauchamp
1. The Hatch InnHatch Beauchamp This is intended to be as full a list as possible of country houses, castles, palaces, other stately homes, and manor houses in the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands; any architecturally notable building which has served as a residence for a significant family or a notable figure in history. The list includes smaller castles, abbeys and priories that were converted into a private residence, and also buildings now within urban areas which retain some of their original character, whether now with or without extensive gardens. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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Croome Park and Court, Worcestershire (National Trust)
Croome Park was 'Capability' Brown's first complete landscape and major architectural project. The buildings in the Park were Robert Adam's first important commission. The park and house are being restored by the National Trust. This video takes us round the park and house, filmed 9th November 2016.
Furness Abbey Museum
furness abbey museum On display in Furness Abbey museum are two effigies of knights which once covered the graves of benefactors in the abbey church. Dating between 1225-1250, the effigies show a rare and early style where the knights face is completely covered by his helmet. The sword pommel shows that the influence of Viking swords of the 9th and 10th centuries still lingered in the region. On display in Furness Abbey Museum are pieces of richly carved stone which once formed part of the abbey’s structure. Furness Abbey was constructed from locally available soft red sandstone and grey limestone. As a result of being disintegrated by wind and rain, much of the medieval carving has been lost. Buildings were continually modified, updated or demolished due to changes in fashion and building technology. Fragments of stonework is often re-used which can sometimes be the only evidence of such changes. On display in Furness Abbey Museum is a medieval stone tomb cover. The stone is likely to have come from the grave of a Lady Christina or Christiana, the second daughter of a nobleman. Many grave covers were discovered at the east end of the abbey church in the 19th century but were not in their original positions. On display in Furness Abbey Museum is the effigy of a lady wearing a long dress and a cloak which is tucked up under her right arm. Wearing a veil and a wimple, her head rests on a pillow while her feet rest upon a dog – a sign of faithfulness. The effigy dates to the 14th century and may represent a member of the Lancaster family, Barons of Kendal, who had right of burial here from the 13th century.
During excavations to investigate the rotting medieval wooden foundations of Furness Abbey, an undisturbed grave of an abbot was discovered in the presbytery, generally reserved for the richest benefactors. The medieval grave contained the remains of an abbot belonging to the Cistercian order which was the most powerful monastic order in England. The grave, which may date to the 11th century, also contained a rare medieval silver-gilt crosier. An abbot or bishop usually held a crosier (ecclesiastical ornament) with his left hand and was used at liturgical functions. The head of the crosier is is decorated with gilded silver medallions showing the Archangel Michael defeating a dragon.
Samaritan's Cottage
Great Opportunity For a Bed & Breakfast
This beautiful and spacious home is located on Water Street, St. George’s. It is just a hop, skip and a jump away from the water and walking distance to the square. This home was once operated as a bed and breakfast with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room/ family room, dining room, large kitchen, 6 fireplaces and large basement. Also includes a large one bedroom apartment which could be converted into a two bedroom. The cedar beams throughout gives the home that quaint and historic look. The wooden floors were recently added and an en suite bathroom was completely renovated. National Trust Home. Mooring included.