This is the old Guardhouse which is now used as a gift shop.
One of the many bridges that span the outer and inner moats.
The outer moat can just be seen in this photo.
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Sunday 27 April 2014
TATTERSHALL CASTLE.
Tattershall Castle is in the village of Tattershall, Lincolnshire, England, North East of Sleaford. The castle is in the care of the National Trust. The brick castle was built by Ralph Cromwell, Lord Treasurer of England, between 1434 - 1447 as a display of his wealth, power and ambition in unstable times. The castle has six floors, 149 steps of spiral staircase. About 7 million bricks were used to build the castle, which has been described as the finest piece of Medieval brick - work in England. The castle is roughly square in shape, bounded by an outer moat which encloses an inner moat.
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Hi Les! I just love this old architecture. Of course the surrounding scenery is beautiful as well. Two moats? Guess Cromwell was expecting bad company. I just don't know what else to say! Great subject matter and photos. What else could you ask for?
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