Guess the Place

[KeithG]

Medway area?

[Smiffy]

I believe some parts of the farmhouse go back to the 14th century.

A bit of this structure still exists, but you would probably pass by these days without noticing it...

[KeithG]

Yes... You have that Smiffy.


Contains many original features after renovation.
The Capstone Farm Country Park is nearby.


Over to you...

[Smiffy]

I have an idea that's Capstone Road farmhouse...

[KeithG]

Think of an untipped cigarette...

[KeithG]

No John not Hollingbourne... There is a large Park near by and not Mote Park?

[John Walker]

Near Hollingbourne ?

[KeithG]

Not Bredgar or Loose Village...


It is Grade II Listed!

[CAT]

Loose village?

[DaveTheTrain]

Is that Bredgar?

[KeithG]

Thank you for that CAT...interesting description.


Where is this?


First Clue: ME postcode

[CAT]

Just as predicted, someone out there clearly knows their railway works  .

Grade II listed as being 'Circa 1850 possibly by Samuel Beazley. Consists of a 2 storey lodge built of red brick with grey headers. Slate roof. Gabled ends with plain bargeboards. Simple sashes with verticals only. Round headed doorcase. Attached to the north-west is a brick clock tower of red brick slightly tapering towards the summit. The top stage is of yellow brick and has a triple opening on each side and a pyramidal cap with finial. Rusticated base. Modern extension on ground floor. The linking clock tower was originally free standing and is later in its style & materials, c1898'

Absolutely spot on KeithG. Over to you

[KeithG]

Ashford Railway Works Clock Tower?

This tower marks the entrance to Ashford's railway works on Newtown Road.

[CAT]

Many thanks DaveTheTrain. I use to pass through the village frequently several years ago and always like this surviving rural enclave. Once a typical view of most rural villages, my own having the usual shop (x2), bakery, post office, carpenter (coffin maker, cordwainer and cobbler), school and two pubs. No garage and sadly all but the school have gone.

Here is next, which I'm sure will go very quick, but where is it and what was the clock tower for?

[DaveTheTrain]

Well done, CAT.  You are right.  I thought it might last longer. It was Tappenden's Store and PO.  The Bowl Inn as you correctly point out, run by the marvellous Big Ron until recently and now run by his lovely wife, Annie. A CAMRA award winning pub.


Hastingleigh, should be pronounced Aghh zing lie.  And on a Sunday night it is my bi-weekly regular pub.