Cruck Barn was built from trees estimated to be around 100 to 200 years old.
The history of Cruck Barn
Our historic Sutton Coldfield office is at the heart of the business and where clients begin their financial planning journey.
About us
A home away from home
Our clients are wowed as soon as they walk into the 15th century, Grade II cruck barn in the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield. We have been here since 2009, so it certainly feels like home and a welcoming space for our clients to meet with the team.
Cruck Barn
How it was built
Previously known as the New Shipton Barn and dating back to 1424, we’re located in one of only seven cruck framed medieval buildings in Birmingham. All five pairs of oak cruck trusses survive to this today and each pair was formed from a single tree. Although recently refurbished, many of the original features have been retained.
Cruck Barn
A brief history
1425
1528
Sutton Coldfield’s Borough Charter was granted by Henry VIII
Early 1700s
The main part of the Farm House was built and further extended in the 1800s
1855
New Shipton Farm became part of the Penns Estate
1864
New Shipton Farm sold, along with Penns Estate
1907
The Farm House was extended and the new Farm Cottage was built
1948
The Penns Estate was sold off and added to the New Hall Estate
1970s
Farming ceased
2002
Proposals to refurbish the farm building and convert into residences
2005
The farm buildings were converted, including additional new single storey residences in the ground of the farm
2009
Henwood Court relocates to the site… and the rest is history!
