The demolition work continues apace and there was a eureka moment when suddenly, the original wine cellar (which I had remembered climbing into in my youth some 60 years ago) was revealed beneath the mounds of rubble. The end wall has been lowered to ground level, but has to go down even further to reach the original foundations. While taking down one of the kitchen chimneys, a Barn Owl was discovered wedged in the chimney. I’m glad to say it was safely removed and was able to fly away! (Sorry no photo!)