Introduction

The village of berlstone is a small and very ancient cluster of half timbered cottages on the northern border of the county of sussex. For centuries it had remained unchanged but within the last few years, its picturesque appearance and situation have attracted a number of well to do residents. A number of small shops have come into being to meet the wants of the increased population. So there seems some prospect that bure stone may soon grow from an ancient village into a modern town. The nearest place of importance is ten or 12 miles to the eastward over the borders of kent. About half a mile from the town, standing in an old park famous for its huge beech