Shirburn Castle

[Bruce Clarke]

Shirburn Castle video which has been fun to edit, if somewhat delayed, and stills. Shot it in March 23. It's near Watlington in Oxfordshire just under the Chilterns, but not open to the public, so this is the only way to see it. It gets used as a film location. There's a strange history to it. It looks well kept, but inside is derelict: https://handedon.wordpress.com/2011/...e-oxfordshire/
and an urbex raid in 2012 reveals the then state of the interior: https://www.28dayslater.co.uk/thread...ly-2012.72990/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wfl1SGfarO8

[Joe_T]

A nice video and stills. Such a shame to see that it is not maintained. I think you caught a BIF just past the 1:00" mark in the video.

[Bruce Clarke]

Thanks Joe, I think my 300mm f4 is a better tool for BIF unless they get too close! 🤣

[Phill D]

Lovely scenery Bruce, I especially like the bits showing off the reflections in the water.

[Bruce Clarke]

Thanks Phill, the water sets off the castle nicely. Quite tricky editing, as the castle is very light, and the low sun blasted off it.

[LadyG]

Beautiful scenery and loved the video - and the additional links with the history of the site, very interesting. Such a shame it's not maintained.

[Bruce Clarke]

Thanks very much Carol. The Earl of Macclesfield was turfed out in 2004 over the inheritance dispute, but flogged off the very valuable library for a few million and now lives in a village nearby. The estate paid to have the rooves repaired a few years ago to slow the decay inside, and obviously spend money on the grounds. No doubt the lawyers are doing well out of it. Seems such a waste.