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Witley Court - panoramic pictures
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Click on the red dots on the map to see panoramic pictures of Witley Court. All pictures taken by and used with kind permission of Bob Bilsland.
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There was a manor at Witley as early as Saxon times

After the Norman Conquest the land was granted to a relative of William the Conqueror, Urso d'Abetot

The house and gardens were bought by Thomas Foley, son of an iron merchant from Stourbridge

The house remained in the Foley's hands for 183 years, during which time the house and parkland were greatly extended, and the church built

The house was gutted by fire in 1937 which mercifully spared the magnificent church
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Witley court was once one of the most magnificent stately homes in the country.

Though gutted by fire in 1938 its ruins are still spectacular, and are being lovingly restored by English heritage.

The Parish Church, which is attached to the ruins, survived the fire, and so visitors can still enjoy the magnificent paintings.

These have been described as the Sistine chapel of the north, and will take your breath away.

The fountains, which were an integral part of the landscaped gardens, are also being restored.

The largest fountain, representing Perseus and Andromeda, once shot water 120 feet upwards.

Witley Fountain
Witley court fountain - picture by Mike Wilson

To get a taste of what Witley Court is like take a look at these panoramic pictures taken by Bob Bilsland.

Click on the red dots on the map above to get views from different parts of the estate and the ruins.

The pictures may take a few moments to download, but it's well worth the wait!
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