Fillingham Castle Gatehouse and Lodge, Lincolnshire, October 2016

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Wasn't intending on doing a report on this place but it just turned out so damn photogenic and charming that I had to do one. The place in question is the former main entrance and lodge to Fillingham Castle just 9 miles north of Lincoln on the A15 (Ermine Street). Also known as Ermine lodge, it was built in 1775 of limestone ashlar in battlement gothic style, possibly designed by John Carr. The castle itself Castle sits above The Cliff and was built in 1770 for Sir Cecil Wray using stone quarried from the park.

The last people to live here apparently were Mr and Mrs Grant when they were in the late fifties. Living was basic. The living room and kitchen were to the right of the gate and the bedroom on the other side. There was no electricity or running water but they did have a well and pump in the garden.

The Grade II listed structure (16th December 1964) is in a pretty poor way now which is a real shame. Historic England lists it as 'very bad' in terms of its condition which is pretty accurate. The turret on the right hand side of the lodge has missing stonework at the top and is in danger of collapse. The screen wall at the far right is leaning inwards. The main lodge rooms in the turrets flanking the entrance arch are roofless with foliage and trees growing inside.

Turned out to be a delightful mini explore in the lovely autumn twilight. Here's the pictures.

The gatehouse is bang on the A15:

30086580076_6bda490a65_b.jpgimg8018 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Close-up of the right-hand tower:

30121511645_13911671da_b.jpgimg7986 by HughieDW, on Flickr

View through the gates towards Fillingham Castle:

29493290264_25278ab459_b.jpgimg7987bw by HughieDW, on Flickr

Side elevation from the south looking north:

30006959112_bf0c1c33c9_b.jpgimg7989 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Looking south:

30006828192_6cd5bcb7e7_b.jpgimg7995 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Used by the farmer in the past?

29493244434_eeb9ca553c_b.jpgimg7990 by HughieDW, on Flickr

29492721823_97918ac5c9_b.jpgimg7991 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Overgrown doorway:

30037293661_815eccdd1c_b.jpgimg7994 by HughieDW, on Flickr

And one with its door still in situ:

29492461733_d5ef6fb4bf_b.jpgimg8006 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Fallen door-arch masonry:

30086326306_aa4261f819_b.jpgimg7996 by HughieDW, on Flickr

In we go. Here's the kitchen:

30121314995_bde29dc65c_b.jpgimg7997 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Nice little range:

29493012164_f1b2439511_b.jpgimg8000 by HughieDW, on Flickr

And parlour shelves:

30086255126_c5bb86e1d2_b.jpgimg7999 by HughieDW, on Flickr

30037055431_955fdebdb4_b.jpgimg8005 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Passageway through to the lounge:

29492955214_558e729277_b.jpgimg8003 by HughieDW, on Flickr

The lounge and what is left of the roof:

29492988644_7afd931b9c_b.jpgimg8002 by HughieDW, on Flickr

On the inside looking out:

30006511852_693878e8e0_b.jpgimg8007 by HughieDW, on Flickr

The bedroom:

30121025865_8bac8276ba_b.jpgimg8008 by HughieDW, on Flickr

A boarded up window:

30086003776_6299f2f876_b.jpgimg8009 by HughieDW, on Flickr

A decorative circular aperture - note carved heads either side:

29492685914_5a7b638b5b_b.jpgimg8011 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Sunset on the West side:

29492911823_9e14042b4e_b.jpgimg8015 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Silhouette on the East side:

img7985 by HughieDW, on Flickr
 
I'm glad you did do a report HughieD, definitely worth it as you have taken some great photos.
 
That's a great report hughie.so glad you posted it.i would certainly give this a look if I was in the area.really enjoyed this one
 
Thanks Hugh sorry i didn't realize there was a dedicated video section will have a look
 

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