the tanyard
A tanyard existed in Henfield from Tudor times to 1844, turning cattle hides into leather. All that remains is the name, a tree-lined field and a pond which was used to soak the animal hides in urine and dung as part of the tanning process.
The Tanyard Field is located at the end of Cagefoot Lane and covers 1.2 hectares. Back in the 17th century it would have been a hive of activity, covered in sheds and pits where the cattle hides were scrapped, cleaned and soaked. It smells a lot better now than it would have done 250 years ago! The field is a wildlife meadow, opened once a year for a circular walk during the annual Henfield Gardens and Arts Festival
Hidden Henfield aims to bring you some of the highlights from a trip to Henfield. You’ll find suggestions for fantastic walks, alongside historical facts about the sites you can see, as well as information on how to explore the countryside, places to eat and where to stay.
Whether you plan to pop by for a few hours or stay for the weekend, you’ll find inspiration in this unique location.
Hidden Henfield
c/o Henfield Community Partnership
Henfield Parish Office
Coopers Way
Henfield
West Sussex
BN5 9DB
This Website, Green Wayfarer posts in and around Henfield and Visitor Information screen located in Village Care Henfield High Street have been funded by Central Sussex LEADER Local Action Group.
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