The Four Sons of Edwards Hussey III

An oast is a building specifically designed for drying hops. These, if you look directly at the cowls, show the initials of the four sons of Edward Hussey III, Edward, William, Arthur and Henry. Another cloudy day so it is not easy to see them through the lens.

[Chillen]

A story in every building Catherine. I like the tone you've chosen for this shot to compliment one of our most English of buildings.

[Catherine]

@chillen our buildings have such great history. Thank you so much for commenting - cloudy days are difficult to add any interest to.

[HTGT]

Another great old shot Catherine! Who was Edward Hussey....?

[Catherine]

@cottiac thank you - Edward Hussey owned Scotney Castle in Lamberhurst from 1807 - 1894 - these oast houses were part of his estate

[HTGT]

@megpicatilly Oh sorry I'm very ignorant about landed gentry...thanks for the education ☺

[Catherine]

@cottiac I walk on the estate but this time, because I took the photo, I thought I should read the signs put up by the National Trust- an education for me too - when I got home I looked them up - so close to home but knew so little!!

[HTGT]

@megpicatilly Hehe - you sound just like me 😁

[Catherine]

@cottiac I am hopeless - when I walk there again will have forgotten it......!! BTW where do you find the emotioncons on this site?!!!!!

[HTGT]

@megpicatilly Again sounds like me! The only place I find them are in my phone....😊

[Photo Bird]

How interesting. I love the tones you have in this shot

[Catherine]

@photobird Thank you - it was another dull, grey day, and thought the picture could do with a bit of 'warming'!

[Babs]

They are so interesting. I believe a lot of oast houses are converted into homes.

[Catherine]

@onewing Yes they are. They make interesting homes, but it is nice to see the unconverted ones.

[Catherine P]

Really interesting shapes and tones

[Catherine]

@cmp Thank you for commenting Catherine

[Brett]

A uniquely moody photograph, well presented.

[Catherine]

@brett101 thank you Brett really appreciate your comments.