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The glory of the great hall; Dundarave, Co. Antrim

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Matthew Beckett - The Country Seat

Where is the centre of a country house? For some it may be a favoured study or library, or a sunlit parlour facing the gardens. Yet, from the time of the earliest large residential buildings, the great hall has often enjoyed … Continue reading →

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What goes around; the use of rotunda in UK country houses

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Matthew Beckett - The Country Seat

The UK aristocracy brought back many souvenirs from their grand tours to Italy – pictures, sculpture, drawings etc – but also a delight in the architecture inspired by the ancient ruins. This fascination manifested itself in country houses across the … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: new wardour castle

The glory of the great hall; Dundarave, Co. Antrim

What goes around; the use of rotunda in UK country houses

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