Church Farm Barn and Outbuildings, Alresford (EHER 40704)

An 18th century farmstead later developing into a mid 19th century planned farm complex.

Church Farm was established in the 18th century based around a barn and Farmhouse (EHER 34202). Initially the holding was small at around 25 acres but this grew to 120 acres in the 19th century. Two phases of farm improvement were recorded dating to the early and mid 19th century. The site comprises a 18th century barn, farmhouse and loose box, an early 19th century cowhouse and a mid 19th century barn extension, granary, cowhouse and stable or wagon house. The farm is typical of many improved mixed Essex Farmsteads although unusually it still retains an almost intact group of Victorian and earlier farm buildings. Despite this the farm buildings are to be demolished (apart from the listed farmhouse) and the site redeveloped for residential use. <1>