Moat Magnets

A watercolour of Moat Park Church, Biggar.

One of the finest moated manor houses in England, nestling in a lovely setting, boasting excellent period gardens. The house has been described as 'the perfect late medieval manor house', and it is not hard to see why. The manor occupies an island hemmed in on all sides by a wide moat, where swans float peacefully. There are three ranges, or wings of the manor arranged around a lovely courtyard garden. At one time there was a fourth side on the west, making a square, but the west range was demolished in the 18th century. The house is approached over a two-arched bridge leading to an imposing gatehouse with a large Elizabethan window above the entrance. Walk through the entrance, and you find yourself in a small, formal garden sur...

Reflections in the moat around an English Country Manor House in Warwickshire. Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II Featured in the group "Preserving History" !http://ih3.redbubble.net/image.29392996.8121/fp,550x550,black,off_white,box20,l,transparent.png!

Watch out for the 'gaters.

Quotes Jacquouille the scoundrel and Sir Godefroy.

Quotes Jacquouille the scoundrel and Sir Godefroy.

Quotes from King Arhur.

Quotes from King Arhur.

AVATAR TRIBUTE

old romantic fool

Bishop's Palace Moat, Wells Number of views as of 9th May 2018 = 525. The Bishop's Palace in Wells (Somerset, England) has been the home of the Bishops of Bath and Wells for over 800 years. A Grade 1 listed building, the building of the palace began in the year 1210 AD on land adjoining the city's cathedral. The walls, gatehouse and moat were added in the 14th century. Originally, the palace was surrounded by a medieval deer park. Much of the palace is now open to the public as a tourist attraction, and is well worth a visit. Date: 12th July 2015.

A pathway alongside the moat at Raglan Castle in Monmouthshire, Wales, as it winds its way between the walls. The castle was built rather late, being started by Sir William ap Thomas in the 1430s. His son, Sir William Herbert, a Knight of the Garter, continued building, creating a home rather than a fortress - though it looks formidable! This was also the boyhood home of Henry Tudor, later Henry VII. During the Civil War the castle was taken by Parliamentary troops and began to fall into disrepair. Nikon D7100 Nikkor 18-200

Photograph of cherry blossom along the moat around Odawara Castle in Japan.

Looking over the moat to Caerphilly Castle (Castell Caerffili in Welsh) situated in the centre of the County Borough of Caerphilly, South Wales. The image was captured during a late September afternoon after heavy rain showers. Built in the late 13th century by Gilbert de Clare in order to secure this part of Wales from being taken over by the Welsh leader Llewellyn, building was begun in 1268 and it was immediately attacked! Building was then recommenced in 1271 and now It is the largest castle in ground area in Wales! Its surrounding moat and lakes these days are a haven for wildlife rather than for defence!

The moat winding its way between the inner walls of Raglan Castle in Monmouthshire, South Wales. The castle was built rather late, being started by Sir William ap Thomas in the 1430s. His son, Sir William Herbert, a Knight of the Garter, continued building, creating a home rather than a fortress - though it looks formidable! This was also the boyhood home of Henry Tudor, later Henry VII. During the Civil War the castle was taken by Parliamentary troops and began to fall into disrepair. Nikon D7100 Nikkor 18-200

The gatehouse and walls of Caerphilly Castle seen from across the moat from the town. This formidable castle was built in the late 13th century by Gilbert de Clare in order to secure this part of Wales from being taken over by the Welsh leader Llewellyn ap Gruffudd, Begun in 1268 - it was immediately attacked! Building was recommenced in 1271 and it is now the largest castle in ground area in Wales and the second largest castle in Britain!

On the moat at the much photographed Leeds Castle

Another take on the frequently photographed Leeds Castle in Kent, UK

Caerphilly Castle, or Castell Caerfili in Welsh, is situated in the centre of the County Borough of Caerphilly in South Wales. It dates from the 13th century when it was constructed by Gilbert de Clare with work starting in in 1268.It was intended as a means of conquering Glamorgan and is one of the earliest concentric castles in Britain. It is surrounded by defensive lakes which form the moat. At the end of the C15th and into the C16th it fell into decline. However, the Marquesses of Bute acquired the castle in the C18th and gradually restoration began. This image was captured one afternoon in early March during a stormy period of weather. Nikon D7100 Nikkor 18-200

A winter image of the Moat Stone and the Moon with the water of the moat covered in a thick layer of ice. The Moat Stone is located amongst the Woolpacks on the southern edge of Kinder Scout. Sony A6000 Zeiss 16-70mm lens Manfrotto monopod

subway rain comming out from the ground to cross medival moat in Tokyo.

Avatar The Way of Water. Logo and water bubbles.

One of 2 huge bastions at the landward side of Valletta at the city gates. These, and the moat, now a garden, were built as part of the city's defenses by the Knights of St John in the 16th century.

One of 2 huge bastions at the landward side of Valletta at the city gates. These, and the moat, now a garden, were built as part of the city's defenses by the Knights of St John in the 16th century.

Red poppies at the Tower of London in England United Kingdom photography by Andy Evans Photos

Red poppies at the Tower of London in England United Kingdom photography by Andy Evans Photos

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Warkworth Castle is a ruined medieval building, occupying a loop in the River Coquet in Northumberland. The castle was built in the mid 12th century in a charter between the years 1157 and 1164. This image shows the Grey Mares Tail Tower leading to the castle keep, from the river bank at Amble on a bright September morning.

Warkworth Castle is a ruined medieval building, occupying a loop in the River Coquet in Northumberland. The castle was built in the mid 12th century in a charter between the years 1157 and 1164. This image has been given an artistic filter and shows the Grey Mares Tail Tower leading to the castle keep and the Great Tower.

Scottish castle near Dumfries. Served as a set in a few movies.

Red poppies at the Tower of London in England United Kingdom photography by Andy Evans Photos

Red poppies at the Tower of London in England United Kingdom photography by Andy Evans Photos

Red poppies at the Tower of London in England United Kingdom photography by Andy Evans Photos

Red poppies at the Tower of London in England United Kingdom photography by Andy Evans Photos

Red poppies at the Tower of London in England United Kingdom photography by Andy Evans Photos

Red poppies at the Tower of London in England United Kingdom photography by Andy Evans Photos