Ferring Past
Ferring Past by R. G. P. Kerridge, published by Phillimore in 1993, offers an insightful exploration of the village of Ferring, focusing on its historical development from the medieval period through the 18th century. This edition, written in English and spanning 146 pages, examines the continuity of village topography and manorial control, highlighting significant events such as the land grant by Osmand, King of the Saxons, in A.D. 761 for a monastery that became central to the community.
Readers will find a detailed account of Ferring’s evolution, particularly during the 17th and 18th centuries, as the book delves into the architectural styles of dwelling-houses and the agricultural practices of the time. The narrative provides a historical context that reflects the broader themes of history and community in Great Britain and Europe, making it a valuable resource for those interested in local history and the development of rural settlements.
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Ferring experienced little change in either its village topography or manorial control from the medieval period until the 18th century. Following his conversion to Christianity, Osmand, King of the Saxons, granted land in A.D. 761 for the building and support of a monastery which later became the bishop of Chichester’s Prebendal Manor and the focus of the community at Ferring for some fifteen hundred years. The book describes the development of the village especially between the 17th and 18th centuries, including the dwelling-houses and agricultural methods.
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