Re: Sissinghurst Castle Barham's
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Sissinghurst Castle Barham's
Jan Moffett 5/10/01
A brick manorhouse of heroic proportions, the ancient seat of the Berham's for over two hundred years, near Cranbrook was sold by them (circa 1490 - 1498) to Thomas Baker whose descendants, Sir John Baker, the Attorney General, pulled down and restored the dwelling during the 16th century. Shortly after the Seven Years War, the Baker dwelling was demolished (1763 - 64) leaving only the lofty gate house and the two wings converted into cottages. The last restoration occured in 1930.