"Let us pause .................. the scene invites reflection. How many generations have passed away since the first possessor of the castle, watched from its heights as we do now, the glorious sun sinking to his rest; - how many suns have set, how many inhabitants of the castle have gone to their rest; - changing scenes flit over the imagination like optic illusions of fading pictures: - the royal standard; the banner of D'Albini, the pennon of Montalt, are proudly floating on the battlements, - prancing steeds are in the courtyard and the hall rings with the sound of festive revelry..."
William Taylor, "The History and Antiques of Castle Rising, Norfolk" 1850
Castle Rising Castle (I have named it King's Lynn Castle after the nearest town) is one of the most famous 12th Century castles in England. The stone keep, built in around 1140ad, is amongst the finest surviving examples of its kind anywhere in the country and, together with the massive surrounding earthworks, ensures that Rising is a castle of national importance.
In its time Rising has served as a hunting lodge, royal residence, and for a brief time in the 18th century even housed a mental patient. The most famous period in its history was when it came to the mother of Edward III, Queen Isabella, following her part in the murder of her husband Edward II. The castle passed to the Howard family in 1544 and it remains in their hands today, the current owner being a descendant of William D'Albini II, the norman baron who raised the castle.
The textures I have used in the build are taken directly from photographs I made when visiting. I have, of course, used my own judgement in certain areas but essentially you are purchasing a castle that captures the essence of the original building.
This version (I have another that is more the Fortified Manor House complete with mahogany paneling and draped curtains etc. and is intended for sumptuous residency here in SL.) is sparse, and with little interior decoration.
There is a massive "Great Hall" with blazing fire that is the perfect venue for banquets and dancing - enough space for both. A talk wooden ceiling with windows set high in the walls are a feature of this hall.
It is approached through an entrance area that simply asks to be furnished sparsely but elegantly and down 3 stone steps the width of the area. Stone stairs lead off to the upper level.
A passageway set high over the Great Hall allows a birds eye view, through a series or archways, as you pass and climb a further set of stairs to the upper level.
Before climbing these stairs you can explore another area, protected by a door, which I have left empty but might, as in the original building, become a kitchen. (The privy was next to it but I've not included one here!)
On the upper level there are 3 rooms. One is larger than the others and has windows on two sides giving extensive views over the surroundings. All 3 rooms have blazing fires.
The doors throughout have slow and smooth movement. They will open with a mouse click or by collision and remain open until the avatar has moved away. The doors come with access to everyone but a simple process changes them to open for the owner, group members or even individually named avatars!
A perfect home for the discerning resident but equally a home for a family or group.
Please take the time to visit the build in SL and see for yourself. The version that is more of a Fortified Manor House castle is on display directly below this version. The Fortified Manor version has 8 more prims than this version (120 prims rather than 112 prims) Footprint is approximately 30m by 30m and full height 26m.
Ver el artículo en Second Life- Textures taken directly from the original building
- Imposing entrance through up stone steps and through double arched doors.
- 3 bedrooms including a large master room.
- Massive Great Hall with roaring fire and candelabras
- Footprint approximately 30m by 30m, Height 26m.