Barcombe and Hamsey

	Handlye Farm TA1127

	Handlye Farm consists of two ranges set at right angles, orientated N-S, E-W. The framing is visible on the northern gable. There is a large chimney stack on the junction of the two builds serving back-to-back hearths and there is a first floor hearth with a timber bressumer. The framing features of the northern wing probably date from the early part of the 1600s. There is some evidence that this wing originally extended south, beyond the chimney stack. There was an eastern baffle entry into the house onto the side of the stack. The original stair was also at the side of the stack. After about 1650 the southern part was replaced by three bays aligned at right angles making use of the existing stack and allowing fully usable attic space. Farm buildings A fine barn lies to the east of the house parallel to the road and would have formed a yard with single storey hovels. The barn was originally three bays but is now extended at each end. It was contemporary with the first build of the house. These notes have been compiled from survey reports prepared by Dr. Annabelle Hughes. The full reports have been deposited in the Sussex Archaeological Society Library, Barbican House, Lewes, where they can be consulted by researchers.

Handlye Farm TA1127