Binsted Woods "History"

 

 

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   HISTORY

We can trace Binsted back to Saxon times and maybe even before. The Anglo Saxon name Binsted signifies a place where beans are grown.

Binsted house has existed as a Manor since 1600 . It is thought that the stone flint which was used in the construction were from a much  earlier manor house. Binsted house has passed through successive generations of families who have been landowners in the local area. Local historians say that the pool which is now known as the Madonna pond was built as an ornamental lake in the grounds of the old manor house which burnt down before WW2.

Gamekeepers were registered in 1784-5 by  Edward  Staker of Binsted  House and from  1786 to  1861 by  the owners of Church farm.