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Once comprising many hundreds of acres, over the years the estate has been reduced to its current 26 acres. During recent times, other than a short spell as a Llama farm, general farming on the estate ceased and the farm buildings, including three large stone barns, have fallen into a state of disrepair. The barns themselves contain ancient timbers many of which show the signs of having been used elsewhere, perhaps as ships timbers. One barn, the original stables, is of particular interest as the main supporting timbers have been hand-tooled and constructed elsewhere, and then brought to the site and re-assembled. This is identified by the roman numerals cut into the beams by the carpenter as a guide to show how they should be fitted together.
We are in the process of researching the history of Broadway House by consulting county archive records such as census returns, tithe maps, quarter session records, parish registers and wills. Over time we will publish the results of our research on this web page. If in the meantime you would like to receive details of our latest findings please subscribe to our quarterly newsletter via the link provided.
Latest History Articles :
Memories are Made of This
Census Returns
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Restoration Project
We are currently undertaking a restoration of this grand house and gardens. Future developments will include the conversion of two original stone barns and a stable into holiday cottages, and the transformation of the main house and gardens to their former glory.
Over time we will be documenting on this web page the restoration work we have carried out to date as well as further details on our ongoing renovations. Again, please subscribe to our quarterly newsletter via the link provided for more information.
Latest Restoration Articles :
Renovation of Broadway Lodge
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