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Comments
Veronica, Virginia always has been strong on cultural and historic preservation. Perhaps it gets fueled by the Roanoke colonists of what was then Virginia but now is North Carolina getting lost, and Virginians not wanting a similar loss for subsequent generations. Whatever the reason, I'm happy for the consequences: I and others get to see what went before.
This part of USA seems to have more " history" than other areas.... Very interesting.
Veronica, Thank you for visiting the Arthur Allen House aka Bacon's Castle! The Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities is truly impressive in the membership's devotion to accumulating as many images and as much information as possible to ensure accurate, authentic maintenance of historic sites and legacy properties. Bacon's Caste and Rosewell are among my absolute favorites so I appreciate the public access to floor plans and to the grounds.
The inclusion of floor plans and elevations is a great idea.
CruiseReady, Perhaps they will both work out for you! Barbados and Virginia are each worth the trip, for beautiful things to do and see.
Mira, Your description epitomizes the continuing appeal and strong memories associated with Bacon's Castle!
I would love to see this architectural treasure! Maybe one day, though it is equally likely I will make it to Barbados first.
It's interesting how the buildings and the grounds were designed as a whole. There's the castle smack at the center and trees and then buildings placed symmetrically on the sides of the alley. Then the trees around the castle. Not all of them too close, but still close enough for shade, and then the others there for the view. I love it.
Mira, Yes! The gardens and the house are stunning. There was another Jacobean architecture-styled house in the United States, the Custis House in Williamsburg, but it no longer exists. So it's down to three very early examples: the Arthur Allen House in Virginia and Drax Hall and St. Nicholas Abbey in Barbados.
Have you visited Bacon's Castle? According to what you wrote, the gardens must be impressive. The architecture of the house is also interesting.