Hammond Castle IV drawbridge by danapommet

Photography • Architecture • posted on Jul 09, 2010

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Through yesterday’s door in the guard’s gate, we see the castle’s drawbridge. There is no moat, thus there is no water to cross over. You can ZOOM to see that the drawbridge chains are only bolted to the castle walls and can't pull up the drawbridge. The door is functional and most likely used when there were organ concerts on the huge Hammond organ, in the Great Hall. Inside photos, in about a week, as my inside photo shoot, is scheduled for next week. Please keep in mind that this was his home. Details on the Hammond Castle, that John Hays Hammond Jr. built, can be read on my July 6, 2010 posting. Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated. Dana

Comments (18)

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Faemike55

11:12PM | Fri, 09 July 2010

Very impressive view! great information about this. I love the tour! Thanks

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mgtcs

11:18PM | Fri, 09 July 2010

Wonderful castle Dana, a perfect shot!

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zil2008

11:21PM | Fri, 09 July 2010

Nice image. Thanks for the history lesson.

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beachzz

1:07AM | Sat, 10 July 2010

Amazing history and detail!!

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SoulEatar

2:33AM | Sat, 10 July 2010

Very nice shot ! - I like this alot

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mermaid

3:11AM | Sat, 10 July 2010

ver impressive an fairy tale like castle, a fine shot!

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bimm3d

5:32AM | Sat, 10 July 2010

wonderful photo!!!

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Texas3D

6:58AM | Sat, 10 July 2010

Wonderful castle

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Rainastorm

7:55AM | Sat, 10 July 2010

So TOTALLY cool! lol Wow...would love to see something like this.

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jendellas

8:44AM | Sat, 10 July 2010

I was going to ask if you had gone inside :o) So looking forward to those pics. :o) It is a lovely place!!!!

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jmb007

12:01PM | Sat, 10 July 2010

bonne photo!

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DAVER2112

1:42PM | Sat, 10 July 2010

Very nice capture. :)

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Erestorfan

3:01PM | Sat, 10 July 2010

Now THAT is a front door!! I'm really enjoying the 'tour' that you're giving us! Mike and I REALLY need to visit this place!

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flavia49

4:01PM | Sat, 10 July 2010

this place is amazingly terrific!!! great series!

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sandra46

4:57PM | Sat, 10 July 2010

INTERESTING PLACE

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goodoleboy

6:23PM | Sat, 10 July 2010

Cool snap of this cool place, Dana! I think Mr Hammond dropped the ball when he didn't build a moat and real drawbridge to go along with this edifice of antiquity. That, and some alligators in the moat, and away we go! That would have really given it authenticity. Incidentally, love the stonework.

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