Ash Lane Farmhouse

Ash Lane Farmhouse is a farmhouse dating from the late 16th century, with 19th century alterations and 20th century additions. It is built from coursed rubble coal measures sandstone and features ridge and west gable stone stacks, topped with a reed thatch roof that replaced an earlier straw thatch covering. The building is a single storey with attics and consists of three bays, featuring 3-light 20th century casements and a single light opening at the east end. The attic is lit by three 20th century eyebrow dormers. The central doorway has a plain surround but is now enclosed by a 20th century lean-to porch, which extends the main roof over it. Some openings on this elevation retain remnants of 17th century dressings within their masonry surrounds.

Inside, the farmhouse has a three bay cruck framed structure, with a single purlin roof supported by curved windbraces and a ridge purlin. The tie beams have been removed. At the west end, the ridge purlin has been cut to allow for the insertion of a stack, which is now supported by a raking strut resting on the collar beam of the westernmost cruck truss. The bressumer for the hall bay hearth, which was formerly supported by heck posts, is now carried on brick piers.