Gatehouse to Brockhampton House, Herefordshire

Photograph taken 13 June 2006 © Historic England Archive/Mr John Burrows DPAGB ref: 150963

This 14th century gatehouse was built to impress people with the wealth and status of the owners rather than for defence. The upstairs room would have been used for visitors to stay in.

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Herefordshire Brockhampton

Period

Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

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This medieval stone bridge across the River Leach links the villages of Eastleach Martin and Eastleach Turville. The bridge is narrow as it was built for pedestrians and for horses carrying people or packs of goods.

Gatehouse to Brockhampton House, Herefordshire

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