Historic Farmsteads
The High Weald has one of the highest concentrations of surviving early farmsteads buildings anywhere in Europe. These date mostly form the 18th century or earlier and display a rich variety of patterns and forms, with a strong tradition of building in timber frame.
Researching farmstead historyLate 19th century Ordnance Survey maps (c1985) provide an effective baseline for understanding the historic form of the farmstead, at the end of a major period of investment in farmstead buildings. Th... Read more |
Principles for guiding changeUnderstanding these principles prior to considering any development proposal will help assess options and identify design parameters. Read more |
Yards and related buildings Other yards - especially those with more direct access to routes and tracks - were also used to store hop poles and often farm vehicles and implements. These areas are typified by open-fronted cartshe... Read more |
Historical developmentEarly development of farmstead sites related strongly to landscape features and resources for agriculture, industry and human habitation such as routeways, water sources (ponds, gills streams and we... Read more |
