Winkhurst Farm Medieval Open Hall

Winkhurst Tudor Kitchen from Sundridge, Kent

This early 16th century building originally formed part of a larger house, and was probably used as a kitchen for smoking, brewing and washing as well as everyday cooking. It has a crown post roof and is an excellent example of medieval timber-framed building construction. In 2001 the building was dismantled and moved to a more appropriate location. In the new reconstruction, modern buildings represent missing parts of the original house.

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The building prior to dismantling....

winkhurst new location approched through a shaw

...and in its new location.

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	Dismantled at the end of 2001, this building has been rebuilt in a new location and reinterpreted. Click here to see the construction progress in words and pictures.
	Reinterpreting Winkhurst. Museum Director Richard Harris describes the re-location of Winkhurst Farm and its re-interpretation as a Tudor kitchen.
	Winkhurst Memories. We were delighted last year to hear from Mr Tony Palmer, who worked at Winkhurst Farm for about 13 years from 1948. His memories were very clear and gave us some valuable insights into the modern history of the house and farm.
	Dawn of Tudor Cooking. This article reproduced from the Chichester Observer newspaper 3rd October 2002. describes the Winkhurst Tudor Kitchen in action.

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