Wednesday 17 April 2013

Downhill estate

 
We popped by another national trust estate and wandered around soaking in the history of the place. There is an 18th century mansion on the estate that was owned by the eccentric Earl Bishop and the place is massive. It would have been quite a sight to see back in the day. 


Couple of snaps of the mansion



Mussenden Temple - they use to be able to ride a horse and carriage around the temple, but now it sits dangerously close to the cliff edge.

As you can see here....



Lion's gate
 




















2 comments:

  1. Wouldn`t want to ride your horse out there now

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  2. Its amazing that they could built and live in what appears to be quite a barren place.
    Lovely pictures

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