Oh so close! Who needs a castle anyway? Yeah it can be a brain strain at times but very satisfying when it all comes together.
Very interesting to see what a mixture of races and cultures there were in the history of my family. So much for being British. We couldn’t be more European if we tried.
As for Corfe Castle – better off without it. Didn’t look to be in good repair. Needed a new roof to start with. More trouble than it’s worth.
Yeah turns out I’m french/German with a fair bit of Irish gypsy apparently. Castles are very over rated. Who needs 22 rooms, a banquet hall and a moat?
in these times a moat might come in handy.
Actually that’s true. Or a drawbridge at least…
Yes. The neighbours might object if I start putting in a moat. I wonder if you need planning permission for a drawbridge?
Yeah you do. I tried last year and the council wouldn’t have it.
What about the turrets?
Depends how high they are
I suppose it’s local building regs. Edward the Conqueror never had these problems!
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Gorgeous part of our country. Good luck with the family history, I’ve found it quite addictive.
It’s also frustration following up misinformation and wrong trails. I was given a castle and then had it taken away.
Oh so close! Who needs a castle anyway? Yeah it can be a brain strain at times but very satisfying when it all comes together.
Very interesting to see what a mixture of races and cultures there were in the history of my family. So much for being British. We couldn’t be more European if we tried.
As for Corfe Castle – better off without it. Didn’t look to be in good repair. Needed a new roof to start with. More trouble than it’s worth.
Yeah turns out I’m french/German with a fair bit of Irish gypsy apparently. Castles are very over rated. Who needs 22 rooms, a banquet hall and a moat?
in these times a moat might come in handy.
Actually that’s true. Or a drawbridge at least…
Yes. The neighbours might object if I start putting in a moat. I wonder if you need planning permission for a drawbridge?
Yeah you do. I tried last year and the council wouldn’t have it.
What about the turrets?
Depends how high they are
I suppose it’s local building regs. Edward the Conqueror never had these problems!
Really gorgeous area.
One of the best Pooj. Love it there!