Description

The following building shall be added:

NY 55 SW CASTLE CARROCK -

94-/9/10003 Barn to south east of Tottergill
Farmhouse

II

Range of farm outbuildings, incorporating a range of functions. Mid and late C19 with minor
C20 alterations. Regularly coursed squared sandstone, with ashlar dressings, plain and crow
stepped gables and a slated roof PLAN: Irregular 'U' shaped range, combining an earlier
'L'shaped range with the later linear range to the north. MAIN RANGE: 10 bays, of 2 storeys
to the yard, and single storey to the rear, being built into the bank. Central tower of 3 storeys
with dovecote openings within crow-stepped gable surmounted by weathervane. Wide, double
shouldered arch to cart bay at base, and a narrow 2-light flush-mullioned window to each floor
above. To the left, 3 openings, one full height, each with double shouldered arch, and housing
a pig stye, with enclosure wall, feed chute, and gates, with an inner wall and entry. The tall
opening has the hen coop above. Further left, 2 stable doorways with a glazing bar sash window
between, and 3 such sashes above. To the right of the tower, 3 doorways, one blocked ,and
narrow windows with flush surrounds between the doorways. Rear elevation with tall double
doorway below shallow gablet gives cart access to storage floor. Slit breathers to right and left,
and further right, 4 doorways and a rear wall chimney. ATTACHED RANGE TO SOUTH:
single storey with overlofts, with plain door openings to north side wall east and west gables,
the latter giving cart access to the loft. Of special interest as a multi purpose range of
outbuildings demonstrating the development of integrated farmsteads within multi-phased sites,
with strong architectural detail characterising the latter stages of development.

Listing NGR: NY5489054430

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26432942

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