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Monument record TQ 44 NE 14 - Winkhurst farm
Summary
Medieval timber-framed house with later alterations. It stood in the middle of the site for the new Bough Beech Reservoir, so was re-erected at the Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Sussex, in 1969. It was the first building at the museum.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 494 493 (point) NBM |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ44NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | SUNDRIDGE WITH IDE HILL, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
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Full Description
Medieval timber-framed house with later alterations. It stood in the middle of the site for the new Bough Beech Reservoir, so was re-erected at the Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Sussex, in 1969. It was the first building at the museum.
Dendrochronology dating of two sets of timbers in storage following deconstruction. Not certain which refers to Little Winkhurst or Winkhurst Farm (TQ 44 NE 14). Date ranges of 1498-1508 and 1540-1550. (1)
Historic England archive material: BF031827 WINKHURST FARM, SUNDRIDGE WITH IDE HILL
<1> Vernacular Architecture Group, ADS Dendrochronology Database, Vol. 15, Pg. 69 (Website). SKE17391.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE17391 Website: Vernacular Architecture Group. ADS Dendrochronology Database. Vol. 15, Pg. 69. [Mapped feature: #74115 Building, ]
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Record last edited
Dec 7 2023 4:57PM