Barn At Frith Hall Farm

The barn at Frith Hall Farm is a farm outbuilding dating from the late 16th century, with additions from the 19th century and alterations from the 20th century. It is constructed from coursed rubble Coal Measures Sandstone and has a roof covered with corrugated sheeting from the 20th century. The barn features a six-bay cruck-framed structure, with a single 19th-century addition at the southeast end.

The northeast elevation is a single storey, with an off-centre doorway topped by a crude segmental arch. There is a two-bay offshut to the northwest and a series of five vents in two tiers to the south. Beyond these vents are two additional doorways, all featuring plain planked doors. The northwest gable reveals fully exposed cruck trusses, which have been infilled with modern sheeting. A raised walkway made of massive horizontal stone posts is located at the northeast front.

On the rear elevation, there is a main doorway directly opposite the front entrance, along with two other doorways that have plain heads. Four taking-in doors are positioned at eaves level.

Inside, the barn contains seven cruck trusses that support a single purlin roof, rising from padstones visible in the interior walling. Each truss appears to have had tie and collar beams, with three trusses featuring yokes and two being cross-lapped at the apex. Two trusses support the ridge directly, and all trusses retain at least one windbrace on either side, except for one central truss, which has a brace on only one side. The exposed truss at the northwest end and a section of wallplate within the offshut indicate that timber walling may have existed before the stonework, supported by two remaining studs. Most rafters are made of softwood from the 20th century. Dendrochronological dating conducted by the University of Nottingham in 1992 suggests that the barn was likely constructed in 1602.