Traditional Staddlestone Barn or Granary

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Traditional Staddlestone Barn or Granary

Image: © Carmen Taken: 6 Aug 2020

Very rare to see these wooden, with thatch and on staddle stones. Probably late mediaeval but rebuilt or refurbished. Traditionally elevated to protect against rats. Note also the long thatch, characteristic of the area.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.257112
Longitude
-1.407111