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Explore #28: Priory Farmhouse, Chediston, Suffolk – January 2014

January 25, 2014

Farms, Country Cottages and Smaller Houses, United Kingdom

Just a quick report this – as you will see there wasn’t much remaining of interest. History: Priory Farmhouse is a 17th Century Grade II listed timber-framed and rendered farmhouse, with later alterations and extensions. The Suffolk Register of Buildings at Risk states that minor repairs were carried out on the roof in 2011 to make the property watertight – well it certainly wasn’t when we visited, with part of the rear completely collapsed. A quick selection of what now…

Explore #26: Chaise Abbey, somewhere in the UK – January 2014

January 10, 2014

Adam X

Palaces, Castles & Mansions, Recommended Reports - some selected highlights, United Kingdom

The first explore of a new year, and what an absolute cracker to start with! This stunning country house was built in the 1800s, but has been unoccupied since the 1960s, and has fallen into serious disrepair. It is clear that the current owners are trying to restore the property, but it is a daunting task which needs a huge amount of work doing if the battle is going to be won – which I sincerely hope it will. I…

Explores #24 and #24a (revisit): Sewing House, near Brandon, Norfolk – December 2013 and March 2014

December 30, 2013

Adam X

Farms, Country Cottages and Smaller Houses, United Kingdom

Another abandoned house with a mysterious history. This was my first explore with my new camera (Canon 7D and 10-22mm lens combo), and whilst the explore itself was a really interesting one I was really unhappy with my shots, so these are the best of a bad bunch I’m afraid. I suppose it’s all a learning curve, and at least I got to put the wide angle to immediate use. This house was a real treasure trove, with sewing machines…