Description

NY 66 NW WATERHEAD

27/95 High House and adjoining
barn

II

Farmhouse and barn. Dated 1677 on lintel stone from house incorporated in barn,
with initials E(&)A.A. (Edward and Anna Armstrong); C19 alterations. Incised
rendered front wall, whitewashed sandstone rubble to rear; Welsh slate roof, C19
stone chimney stacks. 2 storeys, 3 bays with 2-bay extension under common roof to
left and barn at right-angles to rear. Central ground floor C20 window probably
replaces original entrance; enlarged C19 window to left; small window to right is
original. Upper floor windows are C20 casements in original chamfered surrounds.
Extension has C20 windows. Single-storey extension to rear is of stone from the
nearby Roman Wall. Barn is also of Roman Wall stone with Welsh slate roof. Large
cart entrance has plank door to left. Central half plank door, slit vents above.
Entrance to right has reused moulded architrave and dated and inscribed lintel.
Listing excludes other outbuildings.

Listing NGR: NY6040065545

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26379945

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