History

Part of Thomas Johnes' experimental farm of c1807-7, forming the W side of a 3-sided farm-court. The late C19 OS map shows some kind of link building between N end of barn and W end of the range with the farmhouse. The barn roof was replaced in C20 after a fire.

Exterior

Stone barn with corrugated roof. Walls have small square ventilation holes, two rows on E, facing yard, and one on W. E side is obscured by a later addition in corrugated iron, original door within to left. N gable has boarded door and loading door above. W side has large barn door to centre. S end has door with concrete lintel. At right angles, to S, stone boundary wall of farmyard drops down from circa 3m to circa 1.5m; gatepier at E end. The wall encloses the S side of the yard, with the similar wall attached to the cow-house opposite.

Interior

Five bays, with modern softwood trusses.

Reasons for Listing

Listed as integral part of Thomas Johnes' experimental farm at Gelmast. Group value with other listed buildings on site.

External Links

• Cadwr Listing
• Wikidata Q29496789

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