Trip to Cumbria

Our first stop was Skipton Castle located in Skipton on the A65 about 25 miles Northwest from Dewsbury. The castle escaped extensive destruction in the war and has been very well preserved in its original condition.

Inside, one is stunned by the Conduit Court with the Yew tree which was planted in 1559. We return here often in the tour.

One entered in that doorway just to the left of the round structure.

We continue up those stairs and go through the banqueting hall.

This is the kitchen that served the Castle from 1300 to 1680.

There is a raised portion in this hall, similar to the "High Table" still in use to elevate the revered faculty over mere students.

This is the Lord's bedchamber.

The outer walls were reduced in thickness this much.

A well documented castle, this.

Elaine descends "in a single flight to the Conduit Court".

Elaine, going into the dungeon. She looks entirely too happy.

This is the Conduit Court.

Elaine reading sign 24

in the dungeon.

This is the cellar where they made and saved wine.

And this is the beer brewing room -- must be cool.

This is the new kitchen -- that recess held an iron cooker.

Two pictures of a little newer side chapel.

Below, note the side chapel is only a shell inside.


Elaine, trying to set the deadbolt.	It didn't budge a whole lot.

One last stop before entering Cumbria. A tiny town was recommended to us for a brief stop. It was Kirby Lonsdale.

We stopped, had an ice cream, and spotted this lovely little church.

Next stop -- Cumbria, The Lake District

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And I couldn't resist taking this picture of the sign at the entrance to their churchyard.

And we didn't litter.