17th Century Court Barn (39) houses
exhibitions of Plumbing, Glazing and Masonry
Retracing your steps you should visit Whittaker's Cottages
(5), a pair of
Victorian railway worker's cottages recently re-erected, one showing the interior
construction and the second furnished in the style of the period.
Look behind you and hidden between two hedges is the
new wheeled vehicle and agricultural display shed
Whittaker's Cottages (5)
Turning right you will pass the house from Walderton
(4). Although this
building appears to be from the 17th century it in fact contains the remains of a medieval
timber framed building and the middle room of the house shows the transition between these
two periods. Take a look at the contemporary garden.
Carry on past the little school constructed for "six poor children from
the parish of West Wittering"
(6); perhaps the typical furniture and equipment will
remind you of your early school days!
School (6), Market Square and Walderton House (4)
On your left you will see a traditional sheep pen and mobile hut used by a
shepherd.
Further on, to your right, you will pass Poplar Cottage
(7), an important building as it shows the transition from open
hall houses, via a smoke bay to enclosed chimneys. Click here to follow the re-erection of Poplar
Cottage in words and pictures.
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