16th century corn drying barn
This ancient barn, a relic of a time long gone, sits comfortably on 16 sadlestones.
The barn resides at Fair Thorne Manor Farm, in Hampshire, Engand. It is 16 century relic in a 19th century farm. This type of barn is common for the south of the country. Typically is was made from wooden beams filled with wattle and duab, later infilled with brick as fashion dictated. The saddle stones are a means to let air flow under the barn to preserve the corn and deter rats. I have more images of the same farm I have yet to assess for quality. Hope this is of interest.
16th century corn drying barn belongs to the following groups:
All Around the Styles
lightmonger
Fantastic Record shot ! doubt that there are many of those left
Marko Palm
Very unique capture!
coffeebean
Wow what a find, amazing to see this beautiful old barn.
skinnyman
Couldn’t beleive my luck when I passed this barn on a local country backroad last year. I had to go back.
bellmusker
What a fabulous image! So intriguing, rich in history and stories….love it.
skinnyman replied
glad you like it bellmusker, ta for dropping by:)
charliethetramp
brilaint capture i would love to live in that house
skinnyman replied
thanks charlie
Marlo11
What a gorgeous building. I want a house that looks like that! (But perhaps without the saddlestones!) Great subject. Great angle. Cheers. :)
skinnyman replied
thanks you marlo, i took several pics and this was by for the best.:)
Evita
Great find !! Excellent capture !!! :D
Ruth Lambert
GREAT find! Where is this located? How old is it? If you have more information on it we would like to know more!
skinnyman replied
The barn resides at Fair Thorne Manor Farm, in Hampshire, Engand. It is 16 century relic in a 19th century farm. This type of barn is common for the south of the country. Typically is was made from wooden beams filled with wattle and duab, later infilled with brick as fashion dictated. THe saddle stone are a means to let air low under the barn to preserve the corn and deter rats. I have more images of the same farm I have yet to assess for quality. Hope this is of interest.
Ruth Lambert
It would be good to add this info to the photo for all to read.
skinnyman replied
good idea!!! ta ruth:)
Ruth Lambert
You have so perked my interest in this photo—- now can you explain to me “what are saddlestones” and what were they originally used for? I will be anxiously waiting to hear about this!
skinnyman replied
Hi ruth. A saddle stone is a mushroom shaped non-permeable natural stone. They were made for the purpose of raising a drying barn off the ground. As you can imaginge there are thousands of stones abandoned after barns have been demolished. most are now garden ornaments, and I suspect that most owners don’t know what they are. :)
Ruth Lambert
Thank you! I would love to see one of these in real time. I keep thinking of the little Irish gremlins in the forest sitting upon one of these!! lol!! too cute! thanks so much for taking time to enlighten me on this photo, it truly is a master find!
skinnyman replied
most welcome ruth, glad i didn’t bore you.lol
Robin Brown
Unusual but handy if they ever need to move the Barn I guess. Perhaps this is an early caravan with the wheels removed to deter anyone from towing it away!!
skinnyman replied
just a tad heavy but good point. Who knows if this is where it was intended.
Robin Brown
A couple of clydesdales would move this no problem; wouldn’t they!! :0)
skinnyman replied
not so sure of that, oak beams are extreemly heavy, not to mention that the whole thing will fall apart lol
Dave & Trena P...
amazing!!
skinnyman replied
ta Dave
Robin Brown
Have faith young man, anything can be done if we put our minds to it, just takes time!!
skinnyman replied
it’s been a while since i was called that, ta. Quite right! our sense of time has been shortened.
Ruth Lambert
skinnyman replied
thank so much ruth, an unexpected supprise.
Evita
Congratulations on your feature !!!! :D
skinnyman replied
thanks evita, so kind of you :)
frogster
Great find one this
Aritheeagle
Time suspended in art!
Beautiful preserved relic from the practical past. The saddle stone stilts…... brilliant idea!
skinnyman replied
ahh yes the beauty of form, well said, thank you Aritheeagle
Casey Herman
Fascinating photo!!
skinnyman replied
cheers casey
annamora
amazing …so good you took the photo !
:)
skinnyman replied
thank you anna x
Daneann
Skinnyman, That’s one way to prevent 16th century floor damage to your corn barn… Cornbarn on Pedestals! Okay, it’s early and my humor is getting the best of me. LOL I’m glad that I came across your work. (Artist and scientist all in one package… a gift for God!)
skinnyman replied
thank you :)) It keeps the rats away too.
anaisnais
Brilliant – captured for many generations to admire too, such history within! Well done.
skinnyman replied
Thank so much anaisnais :)...a lucky find x
Teacup
they dont build them like than any more… great shot. x
skinnyman replied
Cant believe i missed your comment TC. :(...thank you :))) x
linaji
wow that is so interesting.. Hi Peter!! I am off for the day but wanted to say hay!!
skinnyman replied
Thank you so much Lina :) Hay back to you dear x
Kristin Reynolds
this is totally totally cool! I LOVE old things.
skinnyman replied
Me too….thanks K x