Birley Hay Farmhouse

Birley Hay Farmhouse is an early 17th-century farmhouse that was substantially enlarged in the 20th century. It is constructed of coursed rubble coal measures sandstone with quoins, coped gables featuring moulded kneelers, ridge and side wall stone stacks, and a stone-slated roof. The building has an irregular plan, originally comprising a four-bay range with a central stack, to which a four-bay crosswing has been added at the south end. The east elevation includes two 2-light recessed chamfer mullioned windows, with a 20th-century 2-light mullion window above and to the south of the doorway. The doorway has a chamfered quoined surround and a plain plank door. All windows have casement frames. The west elevation has a full-width coped gable to the second bay, containing 2, 3, and 4-light recessed chamfer mullioned windows beneath dripmoulds. A plain doorway and a 20th-century external stone stack are located at the north end. The south end features a 20th-century range with ashlar dressings and openings designed to reflect the local vernacular style. The north gable has 2, 3, and 4-light openings, most with 17th-century mullions intact.