Abingdon (page 5/6)

Corbel

And camera setting problems; the viewfinder LCD on my camera is broken. OK, I broke it, I admit it. If you could see it this would be a medieval carved corbel. [more...]

Corbel 2

Another attempt to photograph a medieval stone corbel.

Stone arch

A stone doorway (possibly Tudor or earlier?) with a stout oak door in it, protected by a massive stone porch with a vaulted ceiling (not shown). [more...]

Stone arch 2

A stone doorway (possibly Tudor or earlier?) with a stout oak door in it, protected by a massive stone porch with a vaulted ceiling (not shown). [more...]

Old house

Lettering on the chimney indicates a construction date of 1698 for this building, now painted pink.

chimney

The chimney from the house in the previous picture, showing the date of 1698.

Cosener’s House Walk

The footpath leading to the place where I’m staying, lined with yew trees.

Cosner’s House lodge

The building in the centre is where I’m staying; a modern construction, but very solid.

Cosner’s House lodge 2

The back garden in the English style, looking vaguily unkempt and relaxed, but this actually takes a lot of work.

Barn

An old barn with a tiled roof and stone walls, but with barn-board on the back wall. It seems to be a storage area for the cleaning staff to use. [more...]