Another Sunday in September and another National trust property in Kent. Scotney Castle had been the home of both the Darell and Hussey families for many years. The earliest parts of the Old Castle were built in 1378 by Roger de Ashburnham, according to the information leaflet. Here are some stunning images on a dull cool day:
Category: Flora&Fauna
Ightham Mote
Today we met up with the family for an outing to a moated medieval manor house. We were unable to enter the house but enjoyed a walk around the grounds on a beautiful September day..
Boy racer in the garden
On Monday 22nd June John noticed a pigeon on the house roof which Jane again spotted when it came down into the garden. It was a racing pigeon which looked a bit tired so we gave it some food.
We wondered about catching it but before we could, it flew into a hedge in next door’s garden.
He had a gold ring on the right leg GB19-F11253
We didn’t see him again, so hope he is now back where he belongs.
Update – 28th June.
He’s been back regularly and doesn’t seem to want to go home.