Well.... I could talk for England on any subject (even ones I know nothing about!) but...
Yes it lies within the halls boundary as do many local farms. I think many members on here will know only too well how much upheaval and chaos a purchase like this can cause. To be honest the fundraising exercise was pretty much a way for the trust to gain some money - the purchase was going through anyway...
I know of hall staff who have had their National Trust uniforms since before Christmas. They just couldn't wear them.
A local farm close to the hall is to be redeveloped too. All its modern sheds and barns are to be demolished and only the historic stone barns and farmhouse are to remain. This will be done to make sufficient parking for cars and coaches.
The trust has also purchased quite a few nearby fields. As yet locals are unsure why though I do feel it is for the planting of orchards.
As for the mausoleum I have heard nothing yet. I'm sure it will be restored though by how much I don't know. Perhaps it may be a good idea to visit soon before that happens?
James May springs to mind? haha
i am going to visit it. but i've no idea where. it actually is. Oh i didn't really know what was happening. Maybe the NT have bought the fields purely to stop them being built over. as you know Blyth has expanded loads and so has all the towns around Seaton Delaval. But orchards do sound good aswell!
