History

Field cowhouse, probably late C17 and representative of the kind of agricultural practice typical of this region in the early modern period. The building originally would have served as a (cattle) byre with incorporated hayloft.

Exterior

Vernacular field cowhouse, probably late C17 and sited with its gable into a gentle hill-slope, as is customary. Of boulder rubble construction on pronounced boulder and rock foundations; old slate roof with crudely-kneelered, un-coped rubble gable parapets. Entrance to the lower gable with crude projecting lintel supported on stone corbels; deeply-recessed modern door. Further entrances at upper ends of each of the long sides, with modern boarded doors.

Interior

The interior is of 3 bays and retains its original primitive pegged trusses; of tie-beam and collar type.

Reasons for Listing

Listed for its special interest as a vernacular late C17/early C18 field cowhouse retaining good character.

External Links

• Cadwr Listing
• Wikidata Q29498281

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Recommended Books

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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  London 4: North: North v. 4 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Northumberland (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  ENGLAND GUIDE TO POST WAR LISTED: A Guide to Post-war Listed Buildings
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  Staffordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)