Blaze at historic Kingston Barn in Shoreham

AROUND 40 firefighters were called to tackle a blaze at an historic grade II listed building in Shoreham shortly after midday on Monday ( January 12).

Crews were called to Kingston Barn in St Julian's Lane.

The fire was on the ground floor and in the roof space and 20 per cent of the barn, which dates back to the 17th century, was damaged by fire.

The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

A spokesman for the fire service said: "Arson hasn't been ruled out but we're being open-minded about the cause."

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No-one was injured and the building is currently unoccupied.