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Drew Barantyn, by Ruth Bird, published 1987 in Wealden Iron Research Group (Second Series No. 7, article, p.20, ISSN: 0266-4402) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16400] & The Keep [LIB/506560] Download PDF
Abstract:Drew Barantyn or Barrington - a document of 1565 shows indisputably that the family used both forms of their name was the eldest son of Sir William Barantyn and Joan Lewknor, elder daughter and heiress of Sir Roger Lewknor, among whose lands were the manors of Horsted Keynes Broadhurst and Danehill (his father's first Court of these manors was held on 12th June 34 Henry VIII) - manors which were to include both Horsted Keynes Furnace and Freshfield Forge.