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Oasthouse

A building used to store and dry hops, often including a hop drying kiln. They were usually built as part of a farm and in Surrey oasthouses survive at farms in Frensham and Crowhurst.

In Staines oasthouses near the town centre are currently used as an Adult Education centre.

Staines, the Oast House 2004. (Neg. S175721) © Copyright The Francis Frith Collection 2008. http://www.francisfrith.com
Reproduced courtesy of The Francis Frith Collection
Contributor:Surrey Heritage

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