what was kept behind these walls??

staggeringman · 29-06-2005, 17:42

having a drive out and noticed these gate posts,whilst driving around the perimeter walls there was no building to be seen,just wondering if anyone has any idea?
they are on the left hand side as you take the turn off for wycoller.it is a trout fishery called ullowen,the water comes from the hills and a roman bath that is always full and runs into the lake.
couldnt take any piccies of it as it is only open at weekends,will try again sometime.

Bazf · 01-07-2005, 02:11

I think it was the prison where they kept the bridge poachers before they deported them.

Less · 01-07-2005, 05:13

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Originally Posted by Bazf

I think it was the prison where they kept the bridge poachers before they deported them.

Just shows how advanced folk were back then, that's what I call an open priosn!

WillowTheWhisp · 01-07-2005, 07:01

Nice looking gate posts. We must venture out in that direction one day.

staggeringman · 02-07-2005, 02:04

come on you surfers expected more than that back,the area surrounding the place is steeped in history.

grannyclaret · 04-07-2005, 15:24

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Originally Posted by Less

OH YES YOU DID

staggeringman · 04-07-2005, 15:56

K.S.H can you not put some light on the photos they are over near wycoller?

staggeringman · 05-07-2005, 02:20

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Originally Posted by staggeringman

K.S.H can you not put some light on the photos they are over near wycoller?

been on old maps of lancashire but nowt cummin up as yet?

K.S.H · 05-07-2005, 13:10

Aint got a clue, when I go over that way its for a nice quiet walk to relax, don't go into the history bit!!

apest1 · 05-07-2005, 13:15

it was emmott hall , the amry was in it till the end of ww2 then it was knock down in 1948.. thay dug a pit and them push it in it .. i was over there today and ask at the farm across the road from them.. the fish farm is not veary old . so i was told......

K.S.H · 05-07-2005, 13:33

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Originally Posted by apest1

it was emmott hall , the amry was in it till the end of ww2 then it was knock down in 1948.. thay dug a pit and them push it in it .. i was over there today and ask at the farm across the road from them.. the fish farm is not veary old . so i was told......

There you are Staggers an answer for you

And it can be backed up here
Thanks Apest1

staggeringman · 05-07-2005, 17:05

thanks for that,can remember that dog jumping in the well when we where fishing at the lake,the water is ice cold didnt envy the dog but he must have enjoyed it!