North Ash Farm
This is now known as North Ash Manor. Few people are aware of the peculiar interest attaching to this ancient building, only the front of which is comparatively modern and was built in about 1700. The rear probably dates back to the 12th Century. The remains of a demolished scullery and bakehouse, and an old well are most likely of this period. The back rooms of the house incorporated in the building of 1700, are also of a much earlier period. Experts are of the opinion that it was an old Manor House, though there is little documentary evidence of this. 

North Ash Farm

   There is a certain amount of confusion as to the exact position of the houses attached to the five ancient Manors of Ash. It is quite possible that the original building on this site was one which was given to the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem and an arm of the Manor of Sutton-at-Hone. It has also been stated that it was once the residence of Archbishop Cranmer and his family.
   Electricity was installed in 1936 when it first came to the Village of Ash.
   For many years it was the home of the late George Day and his family. The present owner is Commander A. G. Howard.

Fruit pickers about 1900