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Dist:0.3km<br/>This is a timber-framed and weather-boarded barn dating from the 17th century with two wagon entries on this, the southern elevation. It is held by some to incorporate timbers from the Mayflower in which the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for New England in 1620, hence the name. It is a Grade II listed structure, on the east side of Jordans Lane, just up the hill northwards from [[1837410]].
©Nigel Cox
Dist:0.4km<br/>Just to the north of [[1837410]] can be found the main Quaker burial ground at Jordans. In accordance with Quaker customs all the headstones are identical, the most recent ones being in the sunlight in the distance.
©Nigel Cox
Dist:0.4km<br/>A traditional youth hostel close to both an early Quaker meeting house and the Mayflower Barn. The grave of William Penn is close by.
©David Squire
Dist:0.4km<br/>The white sign on the barn door reads: "Reputedly constructed from the original ship timbers of the Mayflower which transported the Pilgrim Fathers to the New World in the early 17th Century. It is available for weddings, functions and exhibitions.
©David Squire
Dist:0.5km<br/>The burial ground of the Friends' Meeting House, Jordans. It was late afternoon when I took this shot, and raining.
©Stefan Czapski
Dist:0.5km<br/>From footpath the Northern edge of Jordans
©Shaun Ferguson
Dist:0.5km<br/>Whilst walking into the grounds to take [[1837410]] two muntjac deer hurtled across the lane outside, ran across in front of [[1837491]] and disappeared at great speed into the woodland beyond. The photographer just managed to capture an image of one of them. These deer are not native to Great Britain and originate from escapees from Woburn Park around 1925. The fire-damaged but now re-roofed modern extension to Jordans Quaker Meeting House can just be glimpsed beyond the woodland to the left.
©Nigel Cox
Dist:0.5km<br/>During the 17th century the village of Jordans became a centre for Quakerism and this Meeting House was built in 1688. It retains most of the original bricks, glass, panelling, and benches. The house has a modern extension attached to the opposite out-of-sight, north-eastern, corner and it was this extension that was virtually destroyed in a fire on 10 March 2005. The fire also caused severe damage to the fabric of the roof of the original building. The building is Grade I listed by virtue of its antiquity and associations with the Quaker movement. To the left can be seen [[1837491]]
©Nigel Cox
Dist:0.5km<br/>William Penn (1644-1718), the founder of Pennsylvania and a prominent Quaker, is buried in the grounds outside [[1837410]]. His gravestone, and that of his second wife Hannah, is the left hand one of the row of five. In accordance with Quaker customs all the headstones are identical and only bear the name of the deceased and the year of their death. Penn died penniless, having returned to England from Pennsylvania in 1701.
©Nigel Cox
Dist:0.5km<br/>This little building has no architectural pretensions at all, so that there is very little - externally - to tell you that it dates from 1688. Only the rows of modest tombstones hint at the building's purpose. As I understand it, Quakers endeavour to live honestly and simply, in equality and peace. Perhaps we can learn from them.
©Stefan Czapski
Dist:0.8km<br/>This field is by the junction of Long Bottom Lane and Potkiln Lane close to the old Quaker Meeting House at Jordans.
©David Squire
Dist:0.9km<br/>Footpath heading under pylons towards Newbarn Lane
©Shaun Ferguson
Dist:0.9km<br/>Welders Lane is a single track road linking Jordans to Chalfont St Peter. This field is typical of several along its north side.
©David Squire
Dist:0.9km<br/>Cows grazing in fields north of Grove Farm
©Shaun Ferguson
Dist:0.9km<br/>This modern telephone box is situated on the road from Seer Green to Chalfont St Giles.
©David Squire

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