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Building record TR 03 NE 229 - Oasthouse, Ruffin's Hill Farm
Summary
Oasthouse, probably of 19th century date.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0721 3600 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR03NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ALDINGTON, ASHFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An oasthouse. The kiln perhaps dates to the second quarter of the 19th century, probably after 1822, and the cattle shed to the northwest is possibly of contemporary construction. The conical roof and cowl were blown off in the storm of 1987. (1) (2)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2005, Ruffin's Hill Farm, Aldington, Kent: An architectural and historical appraisal of the farmyard (Unpublished document). SKE18255.
<2> Kent Farmsteads Survey, 1991, Ashford, Aldington, Ruffins Hill Farm survey (Unpublished document). SKE30025.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Building survey of Ruffin's Hill Farm, Aldington (EKE12731)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Farmstead Survey, Ruffins Hill Farm, Aldington (Ref: KFS-P00051) (EKE13808)
Record last edited
Jan 28 2015 3:44PM