Old Manor

Probably 14^th-15^th century though the early history is uncertain. Only two bays survive of the original three bay Wealden hall-house, the southern end having been destroyed in the 17^th c. By 1761 a survey of lands held by the Pelham family described it as the manor house of Dallington ‘of timber and thatch, old and wants repair’ .

During the second half of the nineteenth century this property was home to Thomas and Eliza Noakes and their 17 children. Thomas Noakes was a farmer and master butcher. His shop premises were a wooden building, erected in the front garden which can be seen in this photograph c 1903 – the girls are believed to be Irene and Grace Noakes.

Another member of the Noakes family became a showman https://dallingtonhistory.uk/2013/09/03/thomas-noakes-aka-tom-norman-fairground-showman/