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| HER Number | MWB17426 |
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| Record Type | Monument |
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| Name | Manor Farm, Brimpton (formerly Brimpton Farm) |
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Summary
Historic farmstead documented in 19th century and still partly present in 21st century but likely to have medieval origins
Associated Legal Designations or Protected Status
- Listed Building (II) 1117304: MANOR FARMHOUSE
Monument Type(s):
- FARMSTEAD (12th century to Late 19th century - 1101 AD? to 1880 AD)
Full Description
This farm is recorded on the First Edition Ordnance Survey map <1> as noted during a 2005 survey of West Berkshire's historic farmsteads <2>. It was named as Manor Farm in the late 19th century, but Brimpton Farm on earlier mapping <3><5>. The name may have changed to avoid confusion with the yard in the middle of the village by the church, named as Brimpton Farm by the time of the First Edition OS.
The farmhouse has timber framing of perhaps 17th century date, a 12th century chapel survives to the east of the house, and there is a moat surrounding the complex. The farmstead could have had its origins in the medieval period, although its agricultural buildings may have been replaced several times. None of its barns or sheds are listed buildings in 2023.
Sources and further reading
Related Monuments
| MWB19166 | Manor Farmhouse, Brimpton (Building) |
| MWB1513 | Brimpton Manor Farm - medieval manor (Monument) |
| MWB17501 | Brimpton House (formerly Brimpton Farm) (Monument) |
| MWB1514 | Moat at Brimpton Manor Farm (Monument) |
| MWB19167 | Willow Wands, Brimpton Road, Brimpton (Building) |
Associated Excavations and Fieldwork
| EWB1005 | SPAB Domesday Survey of Barns |
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