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This is the site of one of the
most important battles in medieval history when
the Saxon king Ceawlin of Wessex defeated the
British in AD 577 before taking Bath, Cirencester
and Gloucester.
Dyrham’s 17th century mansion house is replete
with wood panels and contains furniture used by
the diarists Pepys and Evelyn.
Its first owner was William Blathwayt – Secretary
of War between 1686 and 1704 - who collected many
Dutch objets d’art.
The sumptuous property was a location for the
Hollywood movie ‘Remains of the Day’ and is
surrounded by magnificent parkland.
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Dyrham Park -
Photo:
Brian Robert Marshall
CCL |
