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Rosalyn Hilborne

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Posted: 23 Jun 2018

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Along the Bridleway.

Along the Bridleway.
Researching the family history in Downton took us to this farmhouse. The farm had been in the family for many generations but we couldn't find a road leading to it. Luckily there was a bridleway, so off we went and a mile along the track we were so delighted to see this beautiful old house! We did think about claiming it but on second thoughts just took the pictures ;-) My four times great grandfather was born here and because of their Wills we were able to gather a lot of information. They were Yeoman Farmers.

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My daughter and sister-in-law making their way along the the bridleway.

José Manuel Polo, Fred Fouarge, Chris10, Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿ and 15 other people have particularly liked this photo

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 neira-Dan
neira-Dan club
très beau et émouvant
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to neira-Dan club
Thank you very much.
6 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
What a lovely place and so well captured.
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thank you Jaap. If only it was still in the family!!
6 years ago.
 Frans Schols
Frans Schols club
Schitterende opnames en ook een spannend verhaal, Rosa.
Hartelijke groeten........Frans.
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Frans Schols club
Thank you Frans. We found out so much on this visit to Downton and will be returning.
Best wishes, Rosa.
6 years ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
Wow, whoever owns this house now is to be envied! It must have been very exciting and rewarding looking for your ancestors!
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Gudrun club
We think it might have been thatched at some point Gudrun. It is very secluded with just a bridleway to reach it and there was a hidden cottage in the garden that I loved just as much. I will upload soon. It has been a very interesting story. We have found out so much, especially about the very strong minded women...so that's where my daughter gets it from ;-))
Thank you for your very kind comments.
6 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Lovely property and worth claiming Rosa, nice catch by the way.
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
Thank you Roger....if only!!!
6 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Wonderful story and photo. Super house.
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Andy Rodker club
Thank you Andy.
6 years ago.
 Peter Castell
Peter Castell club
Make a claim Rosalyn !!!!!!! a lovely looking property it's not unusual to see farms with out a proper road I suppose they just built them where was convenient no planning applications and to a large extent they would have been self sufficient
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Peter Castell club
If only I could Peter !!! I have lived on a few farms but none quite like this one. It felt like we were in an earlier century.
6 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Lovely images and a beautiful farmhouse, Rosa. I envy you having your family history nearby (not half a world away), and what a great find.
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to tiabunna club
Thank you very much. A friend of mine in Dorset had a visit from relatives she didn't know about from Australia. They are all great friends now.
6 years ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
What an incredible place !
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Pam J club
That's what we thought Pam.
6 years ago.
 Pat Del
Pat Del club
Genealogical research is a source of wonderful discoveries !
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Pat Del club
It certainly is Pat. All very exciting.
6 years ago.
 Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
Marvelous big house indeed !
Wonder how many people are living in it ....
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
I don't know how many Christiane...but maybe they could take one more (;-))
6 years ago.
 Chris10
Chris10 club
What a nice house Rosa. I understand that your family was living there in earlier time....
That's to be happy for a long time, I think!

Last week I was for four days in England, in the surroundings of Basingstoke and half a day in old Winchester. We had wonderful days and weather and saw again very old houses with beautiful gardens....
Downs Court (On our way to Hamshire) , West Silchester Hall, The Manor House, Bramdean House and gardens, Spring Pond, Heale House gardens and Great Comp on our way back to the train under the Canal....

Greetz, Christien.
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Chris10 club
Yes for many generations Christien, but sadly no more.

Oh I am pleased you had good weather. I went to Winchester last year for the first time and really enjoyed looking around. I have not been to any of the other places you mention but I will look them up and could be a few new places for me to go :-)) Isn't the Channel Tunnel marvellous...so quick!! Thank you for all your kind comments. I look forward to your photos!!

Greetz, Rosa.
6 years ago.
Chris10 club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne club
Yes indeed Rosa. The Channel Tunnel is very quick! We went with whole the bus in the train ;)
But at first we had to come from the Netherlands, which was about 5 hours to go... And by train 35 minutes...

Greetz, Christien.
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Chris10 club
That is the only trouble Christien. It takes us over 3 hours to get to Folkestone. Can't believe how quick it is once we reach there though!! I still remember how nice your area is and would love to visit again one day.

Greetz, Rosa.
6 years ago.
 Fred Fouarge
Fred Fouarge club
sprookjesachtig gebied
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Fred Fouarge club
It felt magical Fred.
Have a good weekend.
6 years ago.
 José Manuel Polo
José Manuel Polo club
La mansión es hermosa y aparentemente en buen estado. Parece enclavada en un lugar donde la naturaleza aún se muestra auténtica. No llega el metro pero todo no se puede tener. Color rojo dominante en las fachadas inglesas antiguas. El verde de la naturaleza vivo. Las paseantes por los caminos que me gusta transitar, sin agobios de vehículos y personas. En todo caso una visita emocionante.
4 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
Thank you for your lovely comments Jose. Yes it was an exciting journey and we were so pleased to have found the old farmhouse, and rather surprised that it was so beautiful.
4 years ago.

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