The inner courtyard of Ightham Mote is a good place to explore the history of the building because you can see features from all its different periods. In the centre of the courtyard is a well head which now serves as a fountain. There is also an appropriately half-timbered Grade I listed dog kennel which was built in 1891 for the Colyer-Fergussons St Benard dog.
I was asked to crouch down and pose for a photo in front of the kennel, I declined. Can you blame me?
Nope, certainly not – not even if the dog kennel’s Grade I listed (a GI listed kennel? I’ve heard it all, now …). But great pix & lovely to see more of this beautiful building. Now want to go there myself!
Presumably it is listed because there aren’t very many around!
I know you would love the place
Might have been an interesting photo.
What are you trying to tell me James?
Hmm if that had been me suggesting that phot to teh not-wife I would be singing soprano!
It wasn’t one of the men who was with me that said it!!! Between you and me James was skating on thin ice with his comment
I was only looking at the artistic possibilities, Cherie.
*phew* that’s a relief, I thought everyone was telling me I should know my place
That is a beautiful dog kennel! Gives me lots of ideas – would love to build an even nicer, bigger one – like designing a house
I would love to see it if you ever get around to doing it