A view looking west at the quintain on the village green in Offham, with Swan Cottages in the background
- Date:
- 1957
- Location:
- The Quintain, Teston Road, Offham, Tonbridge and Malling, Kent
- Reference:
- AA57/03157
- Type:
- Photograph (Negative)
The quintain, or tilting pole, is believed to be medieval. It was used to test the agility of those on horseback, particularly when using a lance.
This is part of the Series: LTC01/01 Lady Trenchard Cox: Series of Negatives; within the Collection: LTC01 Lady Trenchard Cox Collection
© Historic England Archive
Photographer: Cox, Mary Desiree
Medieval Quintain
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