Another Walk With The Dog

This is another compilation of  photos taken at Margam Park when we have walked the dog there - I hope you enjoy them!

The  mediaeval ruins of the old church on the hill.

A  glimpse of Margam Castle through the trees..

And again.

The park has a huge number and variety of ancient trees.

                           Here is DH  - and the dog, who is deciding to roll in the grass....

Swans on the lake.

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A  closer view of the Victorian rebuilt Castle.

Even the drain pipes are ornamented!

The central tower, surrounded by chimneys.

Everything is elaborate....

...and rather lovely. 

This is a period where craftsmen took enormous pride in their work

 and money was no object when commissioning things to be made.

Coats-of-arms and blank niches.

Elaborate stone garden fences.

Formal gardens....

And surprising secret corners.

Ornamental buttresses to help support

 substantial weight-bearing garden walls....

And a final view of Yr Hen Eglwys, The Old Church,

 high up on the hill.