Great Chalfield Manor

A National Trust property

August 2009 - The medieval Manor House was built around 1480

August 2009 - A wide angle view of the courtyard and entrance gatehouse.

August 2009 - Within the grounds of the manor is All Saints parish church.

August 2009 - The manor and church. Within the garden were several of these sculpted Yew Trees that contain walk through crossing paths.

August 2009 - The south west corner of the manor. Follow this link for a brief history of the manor.

August 2009 - The oldest parts of the church date from 1316.

August 2009 - The terrace on the southern end of the manor. This was once the southern wing of the house which disappeared after two centuries of neglect.

August 2009 - The gardens were looking nice during our visit.

August 2009 - The view of the house from the lake.

August 2009 - Another view of the church which still holds weekly services.

7 August 2011 - A return visit.

August 2011 - The manor house and moat.

August 2011 - The gardens were looking very green.

August 2011 - The church.

August 2011 - Blue skies and sunshine. After we had out tour round the house it rained heavily! The terrace on the southern end of the manor. This was once the southern wing of the house which disappeared after two centuries of neglect.

August 2011 - The roses seem to be more colourful than when we visited in 2009.

August 2009 - The steps up from the lake.