The Fonthill Arch ~ Fonthill Bishop

Schitterende opname,s, Rosa,geweldige kleuren.
Hartelijke groeten.........Frans.

Thank you very much Frans.
Kind regards, Rosa.

I love this stunning architecture. This looks a lovely place to go for a stroll. I love the flowers in both of your pics. Cheers, Joe

Thank you for your kind comments Joe. There are many public footpaths in the area with lovely walks.
Cheers, Rosa.

Beautiful architecture Rosalyn, In the days when landowners had cash to splash.

That's true Maurice. The main house is still privately owned but they have open days to look around the grounds.

Lovely photo Rosa, I wonder what the rooms are used for?... and the good old rose giving a great display.

I wondered that John, as they were both used....maybe offices or living room one side and a quick hop to the bedroom the other side of the arch ;-) Thank you for your kind comment.

A SENTRY FROM THE PAST. WONDERFUL

For us all to enjoy now Pam, thankfully :)

I've just read your description, Rosa, and I found it very intriguing, so I did some research.

'The FONTHILL ARCH : once the imposing entrance to Alderman Beckford's long-gone Fonthill Splendens mansion and Fonthill Park. Built by John Vardy in 1756, the Arch was probably designed by Inigo Jones. It is now the 'portal' to Fonthill Gifford parish and spans the lane connecting Fonthill Bishop to Tisbury in South West Wiltshire.'

It is amazing that a public road passes underneath.

The estate is still owned by the 3rd Lord Margadale, and they have open days throughout the year. I had a school friend who lived here in the 1960's that I used to stay with when there were dances in the pub hall....but I never saw this lovely part of the village at that time! I must have been more interested in the boys and pop music then ;-))

An impressive entrance to impress the guests as they arrive, I notice only one side of the accommodation has a chimney, I hope your week starts well Rosalyn

Thank you Peter. I did notice that both sides were being used.
I am away for a week from tomorrow, so will catch up next week. Have a lovely week.

Splendid indeed ! It looks a lovely road by the glimpse one catches through the arch.

Thank you Jean. It's a small but lovely village and the road to Tisbury is beautiful.

What a wonderful archway Rosa - so attractive and the roses are gorgeous. I imagine this might have been the accommodation for the gatekeeper in the past. What a delight to be able to drive through there. In Scotland we took photos of a castle where the main road goes through the grounds right in front of the castle

I should imagine the road in Scotland that you mention and this road under the arch would definitely have been private years ago....aren't we lucky now to be able to see and enjoy such sights. Thank you for your nice comments. have a great week Carol.

Me gusta mucho la puerta, su fotografía y la composición con la flores señaladas en su lugar. Leo el texto por informarme y el nombre “inigo” es vasco y se escribe “Iñigo” traducido del euskera significa “El que viene de la pendiente montañosa”. Aquí hay muchos Iñigo.

Thank you for mentioning the meaning Jose. Always good to learn, especially names that are unusual to us. Thank you for you interest and kind comments.

What a beautiful building with stunning architectural details (like the PiP too).

Thank you Jaap. I am pleased you like them.

Remarkable construction in a flowery and beautiful environment!!!!
Have a nice new week!*****

Thank you Nouchette. I wish you a good and sunny week too.

un beau rosier romantique !!

Merci pour vos gentils commentaires Dan

What a wonderful architecture Rosa!!
I too did some research!! Some beautiful houses,abbey and wonderful garden!!
So beautiful really!!
Thank you for this nice sharing!

Best wishes
Füsun

Thank you so much for your interest and kind comments Fusun.

Best wishes,
Rosa.

superbe portail bien fleuri**********************
belle semaine ! bises♫

Merci beaucoup Valeriane :)

What a history and really amazing that you can just drive through! Lucky that no car has damaged the structure yet:-) The ramber rose in the PiP is lovely!

Thank you for your interest and kind comments Gudrun.
Yes, it is rather lucky that no car has damaged it!

A really great capture of this beautiful and imposing building Rosa, made more so by the all the flowers decorating the ground around it. Thanks for the interesting notes.

Thank you very much Doug. The flowers looked lovely.

All the best, Rosa.

Interesting and beautiful flowery photo ! *****
Have a lovely new week, dear Rosalyn.

Thank you very much dear Christiane.
I am hoping the weather stays good as I am off on holiday.
Enjoy your week.

D'une grande beauté ce porche agrémenté de ces fleurs !******************

Thank you very much for your kind comment Jocelyne.

Beautiful architecture in a very nice garden ! Have a great week ahead, Rosa !

Thank you very much Ulrich.

A very nice capture Rosa.

ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING. I'm gobsmacked. What a sight, such lovely architecture and the flowers....ohhhhh...soooo pretty!

Thank you Janet. It is a lovely area....I am away for a week and will catch up with your gallery next week :-))

Ein wunderschöner, alter Torbogen mit herrlcihen Stauden und Blumen, Rosa.

Freundliche Grüße und eine gute Woche
Erich

Thank you very much for your kind comments and interest Erich.

Best wishes, Rosa.

Hi Rosa,

Another beautiful country scene from your neck of the woods.
Superb colours in the flowers, and everything is so neat and tidy!

Great information too! Thank you!!

Best Wishes
Peter

Hi Peter,

I put this picture on a facebook site called Beautiful Wiltshire and found out that someone does actually live in this building! I wonder if the bedroom is on the other side of the arch!!

Thank you for your kind comments.

Best wishes, Rosa.

Preciosas.

Thank you Marije.

Beautifully taken and a very impressive gateway indeed. A lovely flower image too.

Thank you George.

A beautiful place well captured, Rosalyn! Have a good day :-)

Thank you Val. Have a good new week.

Such an imposing and beautiful archway...............and a stunning display of flowers too!

Very well composed and taken Rosa!

Thank you very much Keith.

Ja ja Gelijk heb je,,Prachtige Triompfboog!

Thank you Fred. I will catch up with your gallery soon :-))

I used to swim in Fonthill lake occasionally when a boy

It does look very inviting Nick :)

A beautiful and coloured diagonal leads our views towards this splendid ancient architecture !
All the best
Fabio

Thank you dear Fabio. I found out that someone lives there and they tend the garden.
All the best,
Rosa.

Stunningly beautiful!