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Boynton Hall

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March 7th 2009
Nigel brought us to Boynton Hall where he is cleaning a carved stone fireplace for the owner, Richard Marriott. Richard took us on a tour of the house and grounds, which he has been restoring since he and his wife Sally purchased it in 1981. There has been a house on this site since the 1300's, and has been the family seat (Strickland) since about 1550. ... read more

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