Scotney Castle 3 by Fred255

Photography • Landscape • posted on Jun 23, 2009

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Scotney Castle is perhaps most famous for the 16th century activities of Father Richard Blount. Thomas Darrell had added numerous priest holes to the building - these were secret chambers that could be used for hiding priests fleeing state persecution (Catholicism was illegal in England at that time). Father Blount was a Jesuit priest who, with the help of Darrell, lived in the castle and conducted religious services for local Kent Catholics. Blount's activities continued from 1591 to 1598 when his location was betrayed and the authorities attempted to capture him. The priest-holes of Scotney hid him well and the authorites spent many days looking for him during two raids. Blount was aided by bad weather that hampered the search and eventually he escaped over a rear wall and out through the moat. Thank you for looking, as always any comments or suggestions welcome 8~) ** BEST VIEWED FULLSIZE **

Comments (17)

PD154

3:29PM | Tue, 23 June 2009

Another winner David, a stunning image mate!

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rainbows

3:43PM | Tue, 23 June 2009

Beautiful place and capture, excellent work. Hugs. Spider. xx

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bmac62

3:46PM | Tue, 23 June 2009

Looking at all three photos, I can't make up my mind which view I like the best. Probably the first in the series but they are all excellent. Well done. Do consider writing a version of the ghost story...pure fabrication is fine:-)

West_coaster07

3:51PM | Tue, 23 June 2009

Excellent series!

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