Comments on: Starlight Castle, Seaton Delaval, Northumberland

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 16:14:36 +0000

In reply to Melanie Slater. Hello Melanie. All follies have great stories, and hundreds of years on we may never know the truth. But that’s part of the fun. Thanks for taking the time to share this information.

By: Melanie Slater

Melanie Slater — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 15:28:29 +0000

The local story goes that the castle was built for lord Delavals mistress, but not sure how true this is.

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 16:51:16 +0000

In reply to Gail Falkingham. Hi Gail. I know, it must have been such a pretty little eyecatcher. I don’t know about the sheep. It’s the first mention I have seen and I was delighted to find that some survive.I will see if I can find out more.

By: Gail Falkingham

Gail Falkingham — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 16:37:38 +0000

Lovely post Karen, what a shame so little survives. Would the stone sheep have been painted do you think?

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 13:26:22 +0000

In reply to HazelMary Jackson. Hello Hazel. Brooding is a great word for Seaton Delaval Hall. Truly monumental

By: HazelMary Jackson

HazelMary Jackson — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 12:07:09 +0000

I went to Newcastle University and often spent a peaceful summer day sitting out by Seaton Sluice. I always admired the brooding Seaton Deleval Hall.

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 09:15:29 +0000

In reply to Gand. Good morning Gand and all best wishes for the new year to you too. Hopefully after a quiet start things will start to look brighter.

By: Gand

Gand — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 08:13:00 +0000

A touch of starlight in otherwise bleak circumstances everywhere.
Just what’s needed.
Happy new year to the Flaneuse and of course her uncouth companion.