Sunday 12 September 2010

Killerton House - the grounds


The grounds or Killerton House contain some magnificent trees and there are views over the Devon countryside.




The toilets are housed in the former dairy.


The bark of a Snake Bark Mqple.


These two Tulip Trees are champion trees - i.e. the largest of their kind in the country.


Autumn Crocus.



In 2002 this Giant Redwood had a diameter of 7 feet and a height of 125 feet.


Cones forming on a Cryptomeria japonica.


A tall specimen of Tsuga heterophylla.


Where sheep may safely graze.


Comon Frog.


Giant Polypore (Meripilus giganteus).


Dovecote.

1 comment:

Kate said...

What a lovely tour! Thank you!