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Historic buildings explained
Where can you find a building made of chalk? How can you date an oast house? Why do Georgian roofs have parapets? How do you tell a smock mill from a post mill? These and many more questions (some that we never knew we wanted to ask), were explained during an absorbing pictorial romp through Kentish buildings presented by local historian David Carder. His excellent pictures depicted a wide range structures and dates, from stone age burial sites, through bridges, hall-houses (and their modifications and disguises) to forts, castles and Georgian stately homes. His talk was held in Greenstreet Methodist Church on 4th February and was one of a series of lectures and events arranged by the Lynsted with Kingsdown Society.
Despite the grimly cold weather, a large audience turned out to enjoy David’s clear but informal presentation. Several of the structures he described were familiar, but many more were unusual. I am sure listeners would have made a note to stage their own expeditions to various corners of the county as a result of the talk.
Chairman Neil Anderson reminded everyone that the next talk, on April 22nd would be on Lynsted’s own living bat collection, given by John Puckett.
Further details about the Society can be found on the this website or by contacting Neil on 886 198.
Bob Baxter
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