Steeped in History

So today we drove an hour northwest to visit the home of Sir Walter Raleigh.

It's True!

Queen Elizabeth I gifted Sherborne Castle to Raleigh in 1594. He decided that the old castle was not suitable for renovation so he built what is today called the new castle. Unfortunately for Raleigh, The Queen died soon after. The property was taken from Raleigh by King James I and was eventually given to The Wingfield Digby family. It has stayed in that family ever since.

We spent several interesting hours touring the castle but photography was not permitted.

English robins are tiny...

.... and not shy.

This lil guy hangs out at the café terrace.

Raleigh built this seat overlooking his garden. It also gave him a view to the traffic on the main road below.

England is just so darn picturesque!

These are the ruins of the Old Sherborne Castle.

These Lebanon Cedars have a distinctive silhouette.

The neighbouring town of Sherborne also has this impressive 800 year old Abbey.

Two Saxon kings are buried here. Sir Walter Raleigh worshipped here.

Another great day.

Thank You Caroline!