Thank you Beverly. The majority of farm homes and outbuildings are well maintained on the island, as if they're no longer used for farming, they're usually used for accommodation, (Bed & Breakfast)for visitors. :)

Thanks for looking in and leaving comments, Carol, Cindy and Mary.

I just love old buildings; they have so much character and hold so many stories of days gone by.

This farm is called Knighton Farm and is on the outskirts of the next village to where I live. I think it is being used as a holiday rental now, as farming isn't as profitable as it used to be.

:)

This is a great image to view Jas. Aren't old buildings interesting!

Glad you liked this Lorraine. I thought about your comment regarding rats being able to jump over a metre and then wondered if I'd got my facts straight? I did a little research and found the following, information, although, I doubt that it stopped the vermin completely.

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'Some early granaries rested on wooden posts, but from at least the early 1600s a grid of staddlestones or brick piers was used tosupport the structure and to keep the grain dry and out of the reach of vermin.'

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. :)