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Along the Bridleway.

Researching the family history in Downton took us to this farmhouse. The farm had been in the family for many generations but we couldn't find a road leading to it. Luckily there was a bridleway, so off we went and a mile along the track we were so delighted to see this beautiful old house! We did think about claiming it but on second thoughts just took the pictures ;-) My four times great grandfather was born here and because of their Wills we were able to gather a lot of information. They were Yeoman Farmers.

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My daughter and sister-in-law making their way along the the bridleway.
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34 comments

neira-Dan said:

très beau et émouvant
5 years ago ( translate )

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to neira-Dan:

Thank you very much.
5 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

What a lovely place and so well captured.
5 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thank you Jaap. If only it was still in the family!!
5 years ago

John Goodwin said:

What a fantastic project, Rosa, and great phoro's of your journey!
5 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to John Goodwin:

Thank you John. It is so interesting and I have some photos that I can now put a name or place to.
5 years ago

Frans Schols said:

Schitterende opnames en ook een spannend verhaal, Rosa.
Hartelijke groeten........Frans.
5 years ago ( translate )

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to Frans Schols:

Thank you Frans. We found out so much on this visit to Downton and will be returning.
Best wishes, Rosa.
5 years ago

Gudrun said:

Wow, whoever owns this house now is to be envied! It must have been very exciting and rewarding looking for your ancestors!
5 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to Gudrun:

We think it might have been thatched at some point Gudrun. It is very secluded with just a bridleway to reach it and there was a hidden cottage in the garden that I loved just as much. I will upload soon. It has been a very interesting story. We have found out so much, especially about the very strong minded women...so that's where my daughter gets it from ;-))
Thank you for your very kind comments.
5 years ago

Jean said:

Beautiful old house with lovely surroundings.
5 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to Jean:

Thank you Jean. So peaceful with no road passing by.
5 years ago

Roger (Grisly) said:

Lovely property and worth claiming Rosa, nice catch by the way.
5 years ago

Andy Rodker said:

Wonderful story and photo. Super house.
5 years ago

Peter Castell said:

Make a claim Rosalyn !!!!!!! a lovely looking property it's not unusual to see farms with out a proper road I suppose they just built them where was convenient no planning applications and to a large extent they would have been self sufficient
5 years ago