Possible Site of Medieval Grange off Church Street, Barford.

Description of this historic site

The possible site of a grange, a farm or estate associated with a monastery, dating to the Medieval period. The grange belonged to the canons of Thelsford. It was situated in Barford.

Notes about this historic site

1 Early in the 13th century lands in Barford were given to the canons of Thelsford. Shortly after the canons were replaced by Trinitarian Friars. In 1332 the friars were the largest landowners in Barford. In 1545 the grange of Barford, which formerly belonged to Thelsford, was sold to William Pynnok.
2 A large Post Medieval house stood at the above grid reference (PRN 5481), possibly on the site of the Grange.

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