This simple metal fence
is attached to these gates.
This is the Lion Bridge at Burghley House.
It spans a lake which was designed by Capability Brown, at a cost of 1,000 guineas.
One of the most fascinating things about the 26 acre lake is that it was designed to look like a meandering river.
On one side and you can see beautiful Burghley House.
While on the other, there is a ford which is used by the groundsmen and the farm workers.
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| Details of the lovely old stonework dated 1778. |
Today I am delighted to be joining in with Good Fences.
my goodness, it is pretty! thank you so much for linking up! :)
ReplyDeleteI have visited other Capability Brown Gardens but not this one, though I can see the similarities. Maybe one day I will visit this one I would like to do so.
ReplyDeleteHI all the shots are marvelous. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fences, gates, and scenery!
ReplyDeleteThank you for commenting on my fences. Also, if you should visit my blog again, please feel free to use your Blogspot address when commenting - it will make it easier for me to find you and return a visit to your blog. :-)
~Lindy (mrsbearfoot)
thirtysevenandcounting.wordpress.com
The great lions remind me of the guardians of a bridge in Cleveland. An awesome bridge to a small child. When the bridge was replaced one lion went to live in the art museum. I suppose something special happened to the other three.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! (The photos, bridge, and meandering river, too...) I thought, "I wonder what model 'Ford' that is that the farm staff have to share..." Then I realized the error of my ways.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a quaint little place to live. Amazing lake and love the lions.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place! I love the ford shot, I've driven through one and it's a bit scary 😊
ReplyDeleteEnglish metal fencing is fantastic, and probably under appreciated. I'm sad to say that here we just have nasty electric fencing..... YUK.
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone. Just looking at those photographs reminds me of what a wonderful day it was. Our son, Jonathan, was home from China for the first time in a year and it was a real delight to get out and spend some time with him in such beautiful surroundings.
ReplyDeleteYou take amazing photos and I am really enjoying your blog. I've read several of your posts and plan to put your blog in my favs so I can visit more often! Enjoy your weekend! Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteThank you for those beautiful photos of an impressing estate - and to adding another 'must see' on my "To-Wish-List".
ReplyDeleteImpressive stonework. Your shots are lovely to see.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful blog you have....I spent a bit of time here and I adore the pic of baby owls....will definitely be back for more.
ReplyDeleteYears ago, I saw a documentary on TV about Capability Brown. They showed how carefully he designed estates for the ages. This one is certainly a tribute to his talents. Wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you, everyone. I confess that any good photographs are down to the nice camera which Jonathan lets me use...on idiot mode... because there are far too many bells and whistles for me to figure out! x
ReplyDeleteOh, how lovely the lion stonework is, the lake and the house! Beautiful! The entry gate is lovely as well. Thanks so much for coming by my quilt blog and visiting! I enjoyed your comment very much!
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