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by davegoldsmith
Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:23 pm
Forum: Old photographs of the Dursley area
Topic: Norman Hill House, Cam
Replies: 150
Views: 242774

Re: Norman Hill House, Cam

Andy/Rich, haven't you done well, that overlay of the two maps confirms so much. If you two decide to meet I would love to come along if OK, Dave.
by davegoldsmith
Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:40 pm
Forum: Old photographs of the Dursley area
Topic: Norman Hill House, Cam
Replies: 150
Views: 242774

Re: Norman Hill House, Cam

Yes, you can see the turrets quite clearly now, Dave.
by davegoldsmith
Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:07 pm
Forum: Old photographs of the Dursley area
Topic: Norman Hill House, Cam
Replies: 150
Views: 242774

Re: Norman Hill House, Cam

Andy/Rich. Yes I would be glad to meet up with you two and share what knowledge I have, it's not a lot only what I can remember. You two have access to historical records beyond me. In the close-up view of the photo of the house the castle is definately top right you can only just make out the turre...
by davegoldsmith
Tue Mar 01, 2011 9:32 pm
Forum: Old photographs of the Dursley area
Topic: Norman Hill House, Cam
Replies: 150
Views: 242774

Re: Norman Hill House, Cam

I agree with Rich, if you compare the photo with the map I think it shows the castle somewhat oblong and the sheds/stables next to it. Do we know when the house was built, only the wall looks very old. Like I said when I started the ball rolling on this subject, I thought the castle was a Norman loo...
by davegoldsmith
Mon Feb 28, 2011 9:26 pm
Forum: Old photographs of the Dursley area
Topic: Norman Hill House, Cam
Replies: 150
Views: 242774

Re: Norman Hill House, Cam

Andy, I can't remember a lower door. I think we used to have to climb up over a small wall then go in through a wide but shallow doorway into a single room, approx 12 feet square. We then used to go up a spiral staircase, I can't remember a roof only the turrets. I am only guessing here but if it wa...
by davegoldsmith
Sun Feb 27, 2011 8:15 pm
Forum: Old photographs of the Dursley area
Topic: Norman Hill House, Cam
Replies: 150
Views: 242774

Re: Norman Hill House, Cam

Ref.The castle, if the wall is listed and it belonged to the castle how come it was demolished? When I used to play in the castle thinking back I can't remember the house being there that's not to say it wasn't. Also has anyone managed to find out whether the castle was anything to do with the house...