Manor Diaries - October
- bardneymanor
- Oct 3, 2023
- 3 min read
Welcome to Bardney Manor
Hello, and welcome to Bardney Manor.
Let me Introduce you to the Team, the Lord of the Manor and Lady Bardney.
Our youngest son and two hard working dogs Dottie and Drat. Who you will see more of later and what they get up to!
Each month we will be engaging with our subscribers on what's going on at the manor and what we have been up to, a real insight into the life at the manor.
So lets begin, the manor is quite a historical home and can be traced right back to a mention in the Doomsday book in 1066. Quite a few interesting characters have lived in the manor, so lets explore who's who.
The First Lord of the Manor was Lord Heneage who was given the land by Henry the 8th after the Monastery Dissolution, In 1539 Sir Robert Tyrwhitt acquired the land and became the first ancestral seat for the Tyrwhitt family. The Tyrwhitt family's crest can be seen above, the moto translates to 'While I stand they will Floursh'.
We then know after the Tyrwhitt family came Lord Willoughby who transformed the manor in 1548, parts of the manor itself are made from bricks from Tattershall castle.
Lord Willoughby was a general in Oliver Cromwell's army. Who resided at Tattershall Castle.
So this is probably where the link with the Manor having Tattershall brick came from.
In 1663 Lord Willoughby sold the Manor and its Lands for £13,464 to Edward Maddison the High Sheriff of Lincoln. By this time the manor was quite a substantial size. Three stories high with a thatched roof and extensive gardens and land.
I will leave you with the thought of meandering along a walnut lined drive and entering a picturesque garden...
What's going on this Month...
October is the month for change, when harvests are done and glossy bulb catalogs entice us to buy more spring/summer bulbs. This Month we have been sowing grass seed on bare patches on the lawn, which now is a perfect time to do so.
Cutting back hedges and shrubs is a ideal time now the fledglings have gone and we can now prune the overgrown laurel and yew hedges.
Another job we do in October is assess the garden, what grew well where? Do u want more of that? What didn't work well? Should we move it somewhere else.
Now is the time to start moving your perennials dividing them lifting, either transplanting to other parts of the garden. Or simply giving to friends. As we all love to share plants.
Normally we would be planting crocus bulbs and daffodils along with other spring bulbs.
( Tulips are left until November due to Tulip Fire) But we have decided to wait until the start of November, this is due to the temperature being very warm for this time of year.
Soil temperature is still at 11 degrees, We have already seen signs of snowdrops and crocus popping their heads up !!
So whilst you enjoy your coffee or tea, or maybe something stronger. Have a look in your bulbs magazines to see what takes your fancy. Next month we will give you a list of what we are planting and most importantly where!
Finally..
We have been working hard over these past few weeks to have our own 3 bedroom air b and b ready for you to come and stay with us. The West Wing is a beautiful decorated (Country Style) 3 bedroom annex. With Spacious Lounge and Kitchenette. Plus your own Courtyard area, to enjoy a drink and bask in the ambiance of the historical Manor.
If you are looking for bespoke on off workshops at the manor then please visit our
What's on section.
Until Next Time
Lady B
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