Tattershall Castle built in the 1400s by Ralph Cromwell.Six stories high with 150 steps from the basement to the battlements.Originally there were spires on the towers.
A mere shadow of the original.
These structures based in the moat, were used by the kitchen staff. Possibly to keep fish alive until needed.
Fifth floor and battlements.The centre of each of the the steps leading to the top of the castle were patch repaired,
due to the heavy wear over the years.
The stone hand rail showed signs of use, retaining a shine through the many hands which slid over it.
There was no mention about this structure. Although I have seen other castles reports, indicating a cold store, which look similar.
A 21st Century Tapestry hanging in the castle with a close up of its Mosaic structure.
6 comments:
What a wonderful castle and a really interesting post. Thanks for blogging about your trip out.
I found the close up of the mosaic really interesting too. I don't quite understand how people get that to work, how do they know that the images on mass from a distance will have the desired effect!
Passed it many times and never visited, thanks for the insight to this wonderful castle
We went last Summer...it is amazing. And we were lucky enough to have a Lancaster Bomber fly over as we sat in the court yard.
It is so worth a visit
Hi Dancin' well done on securing your teaching position.
It is a lovely castle. Very high roofs. Wonderful fireplaces and surrounds.There is a free audio hand set to tell you about the history and pointing out interesting details.
We saw the Conningsby Typhoons flying.
Re the mosaic, there is a quilters gadget. It has the qualities of a flys eye and shows multi facated views.Quilters use it to see how the various colours will look next to each other.
The tapestry was wonderful.
Hi Imac thanks for stopping by.
Like you we have driven past so many times.
It is a quiet spot to visit. The girls in the coffee/gift shop, were very pleasant and helpful.
The church close by is reputed to be the oldest in the county.
The audio commentary opened up many interesting fact and added some humour too.
The Typhoons were flying.
Sylvia was lucky and saw the Lancaster fly over. Very impressive that would be.
It is also possible to visit the RAF museum while there.
Be well friend.
Hi Silvia thanks for stopping to chat.
You were indeed lucky to see the Lancaster, a wonderful sight.
I looked at the replacement of the vents on the fifth floor, which are used to pour boiling water or any thing else hot, over potential enemies.
Not that this was ever considered necessary in Lincolnshire.
The huge fireplaces were stunning too. How much of the forest did they consume to keep company warm.
Be well.
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