new inn
As its name implies, this ancient farmhouse was once an inn at the side of the river Adur. Changes to the river over the years mean that the house now stands further away from the river than in earlier times. In the early 19th century, wharves were dug along the river at places like New Inn to allow material to be loaded. There are also takes of smuggling taking place, with contraband being run up north from the river past Henfield. The Grade II Listing reads:
C17 or earlier building refronted with red brick on ground floor and tile-hung above, but some timbering still exposed at the back. Tiled roof. Casement windows. Two storeys. Four windows. Originally an inn, much used for smuggling in the transport of goods brought by the River Adur, which is nearby.
In 1841 and 1851 the farmer (and victualler) of New Inn and its 70 acres was William Heywood, born in Bramber, his wife Hannah also from Bramber, and their four children. Henry employed two men and two boys. In 1901 the occupier of New Inn was 57-year old farmer William Keywood and his family.
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New Inn: A photo from 2015, showing part of the house from the footpath running up from the Adur.
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New Inn: A black & white photo of New Inn from 1966.
C17 or earlier building refronted with red brick on ground floor and tile-hung above, but some timbering still exposed at the back. Tiled roof. Casement windows. Two storeys. Four windows. Originally an inn, much used for smuggling in the transport of goods brought by the River Adur, which is nearby.
In 1841 and 1851 the farmer (and victualler) of New Inn and its 70 acres was William Heywood, born in Bramber, his wife Hannah also from Bramber, and their four children. Henry employed two men and two boys. In 1901 the occupier of New Inn was 57-year old farmer William Keywood and his family.
HOUSES 18
New Inn: A photo from 2015, showing part of the house from the footpath running up from the Adur.
HOUSES 25
New Inn: A black & white photo of New Inn from 1966.
