Description

Large U-plan farm steading, with open court facing south.
Western arm comprises early 19th century large Kintail
type cruck framed threshing barn; mid 19th century range
with small wing at west elevation fills eastern arm, linked
by low centre byre range with centre segmental headed
arch spanning path leading to farmhouse to north. All
harl pointed rubble; later ranges have slate roofs.
Barn; large boulder footings; wide louvred and wattled
vents take up major portion of east/west walls; 2 pairs
winnowing doorways; internal party wall divides barn
into 2 sections 2 pairs cruck stumps remain, and wall
vents indicate 6 further pairs. Corrugated iron roof;
remains of circular horse walk on east side.

Statement of Interest

Unusually large barn measuring 20' x 120'. The crucks

or couples would have supported the former heavy heather

thatched roof. Small freestanding shed with corrugated roof

sited within court not included in list. Farmhouse not listed.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17827831

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Recommended Books

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  Georgian Style and Design for Contemporary Living
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  Yorkshire: York and the East Riding (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  The green guide for historic buildings: how to improve the environmental performance of listed and historic buildings
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  Northamptonshire: Buildings of England Series (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and Monuments