Speck Hall
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Speck Hall - country estate of the Tudor era, a fine example of half-timbered technology. Construction of an existing home began in 1530, the earlier buildings were incorporated into the design of the building. In 1531 it was built a large oak or lounge. In the period 1540-1570 GG It was rebuilt the south wing of the building and the west was added in 1546-47 GG The last major changes were made in 1598, when it was rebuilt the northern part of the building. Since then the building has hardly changed, and this is one of the oldest surviving buildings like. Oak beams and posts that are typical of this style of architecture, based on a foundation of red sandstone.

In many English castles and country estates are secret passages or refuge where you can instantly hide or through which you can hide if necessary. The special distribution of such secret shelter received during the reign of Queen Elizabeth, the Catholic faith was outlawed, and Catholic priests were persecuted as criminals and traitors to the state. The Speck Hall visitors can see such a secret refuge, where the priest could hide in the event of a raid. Special holes allow the servants to overhear what people are saying on the porch, waiting to let them into the house, and in the chimney were equipped with observation holes, allowing distant noted that close to the house uninvited guests.

The garden around the house has been broken in 1850. Here there are two yew tree, which is called Adam and Eve. Age of yews is determined from 500 to 1000 years.

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