Why Is There A Prehistoric Stone Circle At This Medieval Family Estate?

This time on American Viscountess, Julie Montagu visits Stonor Park in South Oxfordshire. Nestled in a secluded valley, Stonor Park boasts a stunning Georgian red brick facade that blends seamlessly into the hillside. Arguably the two most fascinating parts of Stonor Park however, are the 5000 year old prehistoric stone circle sitting in the grounds, and a historic document connected to Stonor that dates back to 1315 and features the seal of King Edward II. Join Julie as she meets with owners Lord and Lady Camoys, the 29th generation of their family to live here, to explore the 12th-century chapel, the roof space where Sir Edmund Campion hid in the 1580s, and the atmospheric 17th-century library, and hear all about how the history of Stonor is bound up in the turmoil and legacy of the English Reformation.

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