These were demolished in 2020, and Orchard Mews built on the site. Most of the barns were not that old but the largest, which measured about 6 metres by 13 metres, had that looked like much older beams inside. Referring to the 1834 Enclosures map revealed the barn was at least 186 years old and was then owned by John Stittle.
Thanks to the Nicholas family and Cook & Cook Architects, members of Oakington and Westwick History Society were able to survey and photograph all the buildings on the site prior to demolition, with help from David Reeves and his camera. The building was well beyond saving, but thanks to all involved including the demolition contractors, the oak beams from the gable end were marked with paint to aid reassembly and carefully dismantled. It is hoped that they could be incorporated into a building at some stage in the future.
If you have any information or photos of the barns that were at the crossroads, please leave a comment below.
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