Introduction
The site was in existence at least as early as 1813. Features included orchards, kitchen garden, a large lake and woodland. In a map of 1980, more buildings have appeared and the area of water has greatly increased. In particular, a large lake has appeared to the south of Newplace Wood.
In the most recent map consulted, the Ordnance Survey 6" map of 1980, more buildings have appeared and the area of water has greatly increased. In particular, a large lake has appeared to the south of Newplace Wood.
- History
Horsfield (1835) writes: ‘About a mile south-east of the church (Framfield) is a large and antique mansion with immense chimneys, called New Place, the property of William Thomas Stone, Esq., whose property it became on the death of his uncle, David Stone, Esq.. This family is of long standing in Framfield, and its principal branch recorded at Stone Bridge, also in this parish: Both houses are now tenanted by labourers, and the proprietor has a neat collage residence near Stone Bridge.' Perhaps the large chimneys suggest an Elizabethan house.
- Features & Designations
Features
- House (featured building)
- Description: Horsfield (1835) writes: `About a mile south-east of the church (Framfield) is a large and antique mansion with immense chimneys, called New Place'.
- Latest Date:
- Lake
- Orchard
- Kitchen Garden
- Woodland
- Key Information
Type
Estate
Purpose
Food/drink production
Principal Building
Agriculture And Subsistence
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Framfield
- References
References
- Horsfield, Thomas Walker {The History, Antiquities, and Topography of the County of Sussex. [With plates and maps.] Volume 1} (Lewes: Sussex Press, 1835) 362 The History, Antiquities, and Topography of the County of Sussex. [With plates and maps.] Volume 1