. More famous homes of Great Britain and their stories . RUFFORD ABBEY, FROM THE LAWN 253 254 IRuffoit) Hbbe? with daffodils. Here, when in the mood for dreaming, we canpicture to ourselves the white-clad forms of the Cistercian Broth-ers, engaged in the absorbing pursuit of procuring their Fridaysmeal, while not forgetting, let us hope, to breathe a prayer forthe soul of their departed benefactor, Gilbert of Gaunt. Compton W\m\>ate8 255. THE WEST FRONT OF COMPTON WYNYATES COMPTON WYNYATES BY ALICE DRYDEN THOSE fortunate enough to penetrate the rural depths ofWarwickshire and reach Compton
. More famous homes of Great Britain and their stories . RUFFORD ABBEY, FROM THE LAWN 253 254 IRuffoit) Hbbe? with daffodils. Here, when in the mood for dreaming, we canpicture to ourselves the white-clad forms of the Cistercian Broth-ers, engaged in the absorbing pursuit of procuring their Fridaysmeal, while not forgetting, let us hope, to breathe a prayer forthe soul of their departed benefactor, Gilbert of Gaunt. Compton W\m\>ate8 255. THE WEST FRONT OF COMPTON WYNYATES COMPTON WYNYATES BY ALICE DRYDEN THOSE fortunate enough to penetrate the rural depths ofWarwickshire and reach Compton Wynyates, the ances-tral home of the Comptons, will have imprinted in theirminds a vision of colour and architectural beauty set in quietcountry surroundings. Indeed, the peace is absolutely unbroken,and as we gaze at one beautiful feature after another, it is hard tobelieve that we are not transported back by some enchantment tothe sixteenth century. In addition to its beauty the house is extremely was built after the fortified castles were out of date, and yetretains the moat, secret hiding-places, and numerous staircases for 257 258 Compton Mpnpatcs refuge and escape in case of attack. Its chief safety, however,was its situation ; for, built in a hollow with the ground rising onevery side, it would often escape discovery. Camden wrote ofit as Compton in the Hole, adding that though in a hole yetis it not without its
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