Forge Cottage *
It has been a few years since I last visited the Hampshire village of East Meon which is surrounded by the South Downs National Park.
Like many picturesque villages it has a problem with parked cars and photographic opportunities can sometimes be limited. However, no such difficulty with this cottage which I notice has had a new thatched roof since last time - a very expensive outlay. As it is no longer a golden colour, it was probably done about 12 to 18 months ago.
Forge Cottage was built circa 1600 and was probably a small yeoman farmhouse. Presumably in the past it had some link with the village blacksmith hence the name but is now a private dwelling.
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Forge Cottage *
It has been a few years since I last visited the Hampshire village of East Meon which is surrounded by the South Downs National Park.
Like many picturesque villages it has a problem with parked cars and photographic opportunities can sometimes be limited. However, no such difficulty with this cottage which I notice has had a new thatched roof since last time - a very expensive outlay. As it is no longer a golden colour, it was probably done about 12 to 18 months ago.
Forge Cottage was built circa 1600 and was probably a small yeoman farmhouse. Presumably in the past it had some link with the village blacksmith hence the name but is now a private dwelling.
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Grateful thanks to everyone who has looked at my photostream and commented and/or faved this photograph. Your interest is very much appreciated.
Most important of all, continue to keep safe during these increasingly uncertain times!
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