 | Crossing the moat, and going through an entrance hall brings you into the courtyard. This first view is, again, the original (east) range of the building. The other three sides were built on at various points in the house's history. Note the Grade I listed kennel (large enough for a shetland pony - though actually it housed St Bernard). |
 | The west range includes the entrance tower, which apparently gives great views over the countryside. This part of the building also housed the apartments of the Charles Henry Robinson, the last owner of the house. |
 | The north range is a late 15th century addition (comparatively modern). The clock mechanism dates from th 1680s, though the clock itself is dated 1798. The Gorse Fox has always loved cloisters and courtyards. This one afforded shelter and peace and must have been a wonderful place to sit on a summer's evening, with a glass of foaming ale and your laptop. |
[File under: Ightham Mote, National Trust, Kent]
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