Wanborough Grange, Medieval barn at Wanborough, England.
Wanborough Grange is a barn in Surrey, England, with a substantial core built in the 15th century. The building has undergone later modifications and repairs while maintaining its original medieval structure and layout.
The building was owned by Waverley Abbey from 1130 until 1536. After Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries, the barn passed to William Fitzwilliam.
The name reflects the medieval farming heritage of the area. Visitors can still see the timber frames and stone walls that show how agricultural buildings looked and functioned in that period.
The building is protected as a historic monument and undergoes regular inspection and maintenance. Visitors should be aware it is a protected historical site and care should be taken when viewing the structure.
Portions of the structure date back to 1388, making it one of the oldest remaining agricultural buildings in the region. These building elements offer a rare glimpse into medieval construction techniques.
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