Barnham Court

Heritage Site in Sussex Arun

England

Barnham Court

Class 313 EMU Arriving At Barnham A Southern Railway service operated by class 313 EMU 313208 seen arriving into Barnham.
Class 313 EMU Arriving At Barnham Credit: David Robinson

Barnham Court, located in Sussex, England, is a historically significant heritage site that showcases the rich architectural and cultural heritage of the region. Built in the late 16th century, the manor house is a prime example of Elizabethan architecture and has undergone various renovations and additions over the years.

Nestled amidst picturesque countryside, Barnham Court boasts a stunning facade with its characteristic timber-framed structure and ornate gables. The interior of the house is equally impressive, featuring a grand hall with a magnificent oak staircase, intricate plasterwork, and beautiful tapestries that depict scenes from local folklore.

The estate surrounding Barnham Court is equally captivating, with well-manicured gardens and a charming courtyard that adds to the overall charm and allure of the site. The gardens have been carefully maintained to preserve their original design, including manicured lawns, colorful flowerbeds, and neatly trimmed hedges.

Throughout its history, Barnham Court has been a residence for notable families and has witnessed significant events. The estate has also been used as a filming location for several period dramas, further adding to its cultural significance.

Today, Barnham Court is open to the public, offering guided tours that provide visitors with a glimpse into the grandeur and opulence of the Elizabethan era. The site also hosts regular events, including historical reenactments and educational programs, aimed at promoting the understanding and appreciation of the region's heritage.

Barnham Court stands as a testament to the architectural and cultural legacy of Sussex, attracting visitors from near and far who seek to immerse themselves in its rich history and breathtaking beauty.

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Barnham Court Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.822/-0.643 or Grid Reference SU9503. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Class 313 EMU Arriving At Barnham A Southern Railway service operated by class 313 EMU 313208 seen arriving into Barnham.
Class 313 EMU Arriving At Barnham
A Southern Railway service operated by class 313 EMU 313208 seen arriving into Barnham.
Lidsey Road (A29) at Lidsey
Lidsey Road (A29) at Lidsey
Lidsey Bridge Cottage, Lidsey, West Sussex
Lidsey Bridge Cottage, Lidsey, West Sussex
Barnham churchyard Barnham Court Farm is beyond.
Barnham churchyard
Barnham Court Farm is beyond.
Barnham church St. Mary's is a grade I listed building, oldest parts, walls of nave, Norman.
Barnham church
St. Mary's is a grade I listed building, oldest parts, walls of nave, Norman.
Barnham churchyard
Barnham churchyard
Barnham Court Farm Looking from the churchyard.
Barnham Court Farm
Looking from the churchyard.
Barnham churchyard and lych gate
Barnham churchyard and lych gate
Footpath 146 south from Barnham Towards Flansham and Felpham. It looks like a cycle path, and has many wheel tracks, but officially only a footpath.
Footpath 146 south from Barnham
Towards Flansham and Felpham. It looks like a cycle path, and has many wheel tracks, but officially only a footpath.
Lidsey Rife and footpath 146
Lidsey Rife and footpath 146
Looking from Barnham parish to Yapton parish The reeds are along Lidsey Rife, the parish boundary here.
Looking from Barnham parish to Yapton parish
The reeds are along Lidsey Rife, the parish boundary here.
Hedgerow south from Lidsey Rife This was before the field on the right was converted to crop electricity.
Hedgerow south from Lidsey Rife
This was before the field on the right was converted to crop electricity.
Barn at Hams, 2012 The field is now a solar farm, but the barn survives in the middle. The trees are where it appears from maps that there were once a pair of cottages.
Barn at Hams, 2012
The field is now a solar farm, but the barn survives in the middle. The trees are where it appears from maps that there were once a pair of cottages.
Belt of trees near Hams, 2012 Now surrounded by a solar farm, the trees run along an old natural looking watercourse that has been superseded by the later rectilinear drainage system.
Belt of trees near Hams, 2012
Now surrounded by a solar farm, the trees run along an old natural looking watercourse that has been superseded by the later rectilinear drainage system.
Footpath 200_1 crosses the railway The path follows the long abandoned Portsmouth and Arundel Canal. The railway is the branch to Bognor Regis. The canal was on a slight embankment over this low-lying stretch, as may be seen across the railway. This barge part of the canal became completely disused in the 1850s. The railway, then single track, was opened in 1864. It is not clear from the 1874 OS survey if the railway actually bridged the canal - the towpath was generally at 21 ft OD, something there had a benchmark at 22.9 ft. The railway may have been obliged to bridge, as the canal company was not wound up until 1896. In any event, the railway was doubled in 1911, and clearly now cuts through the canal embankment.
Footpath 200_1 crosses the railway
The path follows the long abandoned Portsmouth and Arundel Canal. The railway is the branch to Bognor Regis. The canal was on a slight embankment over this low-lying stretch, as may be seen across the railway. This barge part of the canal became completely disused in the 1850s. The railway, then single track, was opened in 1864. It is not clear from the 1874 OS survey if the railway actually bridged the canal - the towpath was generally at 21 ft OD, something there had a benchmark at 22.9 ft. The railway may have been obliged to bridge, as the canal company was not wound up until 1896. In any event, the railway was doubled in 1911, and clearly now cuts through the canal embankment.
Bognor Regis branch, looking towards Barnham From the footpath that follows the old Portsmouth and Arundel Canal.
Bognor Regis branch, looking towards Barnham
From the footpath that follows the old Portsmouth and Arundel Canal.
Bognor Regis branch, looking towards Bognor From the footpath that follows the old Portsmouth and Arundel Canal.
Bognor Regis branch, looking towards Bognor
From the footpath that follows the old Portsmouth and Arundel Canal.
Footpath 200_1 ascends old canal embankment The path follows the course of the Portsmouth and Arundel Canal, disused since the 1850s. It was on a low embankment over this low-lying terrain, but here it has been razed. A farm track along the course leaves it to the left.
Footpath 200_1 ascends old canal embankment
The path follows the course of the Portsmouth and Arundel Canal, disused since the 1850s. It was on a low embankment over this low-lying terrain, but here it has been razed. A farm track along the course leaves it to the left.
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Barnham Court is located at Grid Ref: SU9503 (Lat: 50.822, Lng: -0.643)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Arun

Police Authority: Sussex

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Located within 500m of 50.822,-0.643
Post Box
Collection Plate: CP1D
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Last Checked: 2020-09-12
Old Ref: PO22 23
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: PO22 23D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 50.8249407/-0.6429162
Barnham Court
Lat/Long: 50.8238216/-0.6442605
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