While Katharine was sharing some of her photos last week, I was visiting Louise and her family in Lincolnshire. While there we visited two local castles, and Belvoir Castle was one of them.
A castle was first built on the site immediately after the Norman Conquest of 1066 and has since been rebuilt at least three times. The final building is a grade I listed mock castle, dating from the early 19th century. It is the seat of David Manners, 11th Duke of Rutland (the tiny county of Rutland lies 16 mi (26 km) south of Belvoir Castle), whose direct male ancestor inherited it in 1508.
The castle is situated at the extreme northern corner of the county of Leicestershire and is sandwiched between Lincolnshire to the east and Nottinghamshire to the west, and overlooks the Vale of Belvoir to the northwest on the Nottinghamshire border. It was built on a hill with beautiful views over the surrounding countryside, hence its name Belvoir, derived from the French for 'beautiful view'.
This shot is taken from the lovely formal gardens to the south-west of the castle.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
Belvoir Castle is an impressive sight up on a hill as you approach it, and as well as a fascinating tour of the house there are beautiful gardens and long parkland walks to enjoy. It was a rather special place to visit.
Actually by doing that you followed the actual time sequence - I posted them in the sequence from best known to the least known rather than in order of the shots being taken!
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
Belvoir Castle is an impressive sight up on a hill as you approach it, and as well as a fascinating tour of the house there are beautiful gardens and long parkland walks to enjoy. It was a rather special place to visit.
Ian
I'm not aware of a link with the Belvoir drinks company, but the basement area of the castle includes a large brewery (sadly no longer in use).
Ian
Thank you all. I prefer this view from the garden to the more popular tourist view from the access road.
Ian
Actually by doing that you followed the actual time sequence - I posted them in the sequence from best known to the least known rather than in order of the shots being taken!
Ian
It is Vesna - and so much to see!
Ian