Gainsbourgh old hall is over 500 years old and is one of the best preserved timber framed manor houses in the UK. Regularly described as a hidden gem in Lincolnshire. Gainsbourgh old hall is a large, late-medieval manor house built by the noble Burgh family around 1460. Not only was the old hall home of the Burgh family but also a demonstration of their wealth and importance. By 1596 however, the Burghs had fallen on hard times and the house was sold to the Hickman family. Although a number of home improvements have been made over the years it remains a textbook of medieval architecture. Famous visitors to the old hall include Richard III, Henry VIII, John Wesley and the Pilgrim Fathers. It also has its resident ghost, the grey lady. Gainsbourgh Old Hall is looked after by English Heritage.
Notice how the side of the building bows outwards. This is probably due to the timber swelling after being built.
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One thing for sure, that is one big house! Huge! But I do like the way it was built. Well, except for the walls that are bowing outward. Not a comforting thought to have them give way while under them. But, the combination of the wood and stone architecture is quite outstanding looking to me. A ghost, eh? Interesting. A house of the size and age should have at least one ghost. In fact, I think they should import at least another dozen of them there. I really like the place. One thought is I would not want to have to cut and split all the firewood needed to keep that place warm. uhuh Good photos and a great place, my friend. Even impressed my girlfriend!!!
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