Barrington, Nova Scotia (community)

Barrington is an unincorporated Canadian rural community in Shelburne County, Nova Scotia.

Barrington is part of the much larger Barrington municipal district.

Naming confusion

The actual community of Barrington which this article refers to is located on the northeast corner of Barrington Bay [http://142.176.62.102/scripts/esrimap.dll?name=nsplacenames&cmd=4&prov=true&objid=1105&lastplace=1105] . The name Barrington can be found in several community names, including:

* Barrington (municipal district), of which the community of Barrington belongs to, along with the following communities.
* Barrington
* Barrington Passage
* Barrington Head

There are also several geographic features containing the name Barrington:
* Barrington Bay
* Barrington River
* Barrington Lake

History

Barrington's inhabitants are mostly descendants of the first settlers from Chatham and Harwich on Cape Cod, Massachusetts who emigrated to the area during the 1760s.

There are several interesting historical sites in the second of the villages which have as part of their name Barrington. Actually Barrington Head is named only locally as such because of it being located at the head of Barrington Bay. The actual village is that of Barrington, but for geographical identity we shall accept the three names stated above.

The first of the historical sites is that of the Barrington Woolen Mill. This popular site houses some of the equipment used for preparation, processing and manufacturing of woolen products. The site is open about 5 months of the year with a guide in period costume to interpret the nature of the exhibits for the public.

The second of the sites is that of the Old Meeting House. This Church was the earliest in the area and is a favorite for many of the history buffs travelling through the area. It has a raised pulpit which is accessed by a stairs up the back. Surely the minister was closer to heaven when preaching there. Another of the curious items found there is the offering boxes on long handles so as to allow the ushers to not have to bodily pass in front of the parishioners while receiving the offerings.

The third historical site is the 2/3 replica of the lighthouse on Seal Island. The original was located on Seal Island some 20 miles at sea, west of Clark's Harbour on Capes Sable Island. Visitors love to climb to the top and view the vistas available on clear sunny days. This is a favourite for those maritime Enthusiasts who love lighthouses.