Although Oakerthorpe sounds like something out of Tolkien, I am not continuing yesterday’s theme. It is merely an interestingly-named (with a secret passage) village on the way to South Wingfield, the site of Wingfield Manor. Mary Queen of Scots stayed there during her imprisonment.
Wingfield Manor – entrance
Wingfield Manor – tower
Wingfield Manor behind trees
Although the manor is only open one Saturday a month it is possible to get a photograph from the road, which I did. I never feel like going round by appointment as I’m never sure I can show the correct degree of enthusiasm. I’m interested in it because of its link to Mary Queen of Scots, not because I’m fascinated by mediaeval masonry.
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It’s one of those days, photos not loading on my phone. However, it would be interesting to see inside. I wonder why Wingfield Manor is only open one Saturday a month!
It’s very close to the road so I suspect it’s an attempt to control trespassing, or that English Heritage has paid to repair the ruins and the access is part of the agreement.
Ah ha!
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I always learn something new by stopping here, Quercus! 🙂
You are very kind. That has cheered my day up. 🙂
I never figured you for a mason
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Impressive! Not many sights like that in Maine. 😉
It’s OK, but once you’ve seen one decaying pile of stones you’ve seen them all. 🙂
I’m not sure I’d ever get complacent about it 😉
I feel the same way about lobster sandwiches…
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Hear, hear! One of my favorites!
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