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SUMMARY:Hemyock Castle Heritage Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Pre-booked self-guided tours to see the rare surviving ruins of Hemyock’s moated medieval castle. \nHemyock Castle dates from 1380\, fortifying an older manor house. It was ‘slighted’ (destroyed) during the English Civil War period in the 1640s\, after two brutal sieges. Some buildings were later adapted for farm or residential use\, but most of the ruins were not ‘restored’ by later owners; so a rare survival of some original castle defences. \nA large part of the eastern gatehouse archway remains\, together with parts of some towers\, curtain walls and moat which surround the old manor house. See also the ancient cider press\, pottery and farmyard displays. \nThe manor house and some other buildings are private homes and closed to visitors. \nThere are special displays for ‘creativity unwrapped’ opening windows into the past\, by creative reuse of artefacts and technology. \nHemyock Castle’s Heritage Open Day is on Sunday 10 September 2023\, 2pm to 5pm\, with bookings at 2pm\, 230pm\, 3pm\, 3.30pm\, and 4pm. Approximately 15 bookings per half-hour. \nEntry is free for Heritage Open Day. \nPrinted Guide Book: £2 (cash only please) \nFacilities: No toilets on site. Toilets & disabled toilets in nearby St Mary’s Church & near Hemyock village hall \nNearby St Mary’s Church will also be open\, with special displays and serving teas. \nBooking essential – please email: admin3@hemyockcastle.uk \nPlease book any disabled parking needed. \nBooking closes on 9 September 2023 at 6pm \nDirections: enter from Culmstock Road\, through iron gates. Limited onsite parking. (Priority to disabled visitors.) Additional on-street parking or in the village car-park near Hemyock Baptist Church. Click here for travel details. \nGoogle Maps: Hemyock Castle\nwhat3words: ///charcoal.conceals.simply \n
URL:https://blackdownhills.org.uk/event/hemyock-castle-heritage-open-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Heritage & history
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