Shute
Axminster
Devon
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A medieval manor house, with a Tudor gatehouse and battlemented turrets.
Building commenced in 1380 and wasn't completed until the late 16th century.
The National Trust now allows people to stay and enjoy a holiday here.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shute_Barton/
The ghost.
http://www.haunted-britain.com/shute_barton_manor.htm
Shute Barton
Shute
Axminster
Devon
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The gatehouse was built around 1560. It leads to Shute Barton.
The Landmark Trust has restored it and now you can stay here for a holiday.
http://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/BuildingDetails/Overview/106/Shute_Gatehouse http://www.devon.gov.uk/historicshute
Shute Gatehouse
Shute
Axminster
Devon
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In 1785 part of Shute Barton was demolished to allow access to this new Palladian-style house,
It was a girls school for a time but has now been converted to flats.
Shute House
Shute House
Shute
Axminster
Devon
EX13 7QP
Woodend Park (Shute Deer Park) dates back to the 12th Century and boasts over 100 standing ancient oak pollards, plus ancient specimens of ash, lime, sweet chestnut and field maple.
http://frontpage.woodland-trust.org.uk/ancient-tree-forum/atfscapes/focus/devon.htm
The stone beacon house is a circular, beehive shape, with a conical roof. According to its plaque, this beacon house is one of only two that remain in Devon
It was constructed in the Elizabethan period, when the threat of an invasion from the continent was very real. Beacons indicated danger by emitting smoke during the day and flames at night.
http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1810925