Ancient sweet chestnut at Ightham Mote in December
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Ancient sweet chestnut at Ightham Mote in December
Image: © Marathon Taken: 16 Dec 2019
Ightham Mote, which originally dates from the 14th century, is surrounded on all four sides by its moat. The Mote of Ightham Mote refers to an ancient meeting place. This is in the gardens to the north of the house. For a fuller history of Ightham Mote see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ightham_Mote and for the details of opening see https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ightham-mote
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Image Location
Latitude
51.26009
Longitude
0.269211