Tanyard Farmhouse And Barn

SOUTH WITHAM CHURCH LANE SK 91 NW (east side) 9/143 Tanyard Farmhouse 20.9.66 and barn II Farmhouse and barn. C17, early C18 alterations, minor C20 alterations. Coursed limestone rubble with ashlar quoins and dressings. Concrete tiled roof with raised stone coped gables and 2 gable moulded ashlar stacks. Range to left has pantile roof. 2 storey with garret, 3 bay front having cornice and kneelers, off-centre 6 panel door in early C18 eared stone architrave with stepped keyblock, flanked by 3 light C20 casements with flat heads and detached keystone over. To left a small fireside window. To first floor a central C20 stone mullioned 2 light window is flanked by single 3 light mullioned windows, all with ovolo moulded mullions and leaded lights. To left, a lower single storey with attics, 3 bay range having 2 light casement with flat head and keystone, 3 light casement with timber lintel, C20 double doors. In the roof 3 raking dormers. Beyond to the left a barn and stable range with 2 planked doors under timber lintels and vertical breathers. Interior. Simply chamfered beams with run out stops. Inglenook fireplace, chamfered bressumer. One C18 niche with curved back, dado panelling, limestone flagged floor, 6 panelled doors, panelled reveals. Right hand room has full height early C18 panelling and cupboard. Carved slate late C18 fireplace surround with urn, scrolls and flowers. A long narrow cellar with ashlar side walls and brick vault, and 5 shallow niches on both side walls. Timber framed partitions to first floor. In an upstairs room an early C18 fireplace surround with roll moulded imposts and flat arch with curved corners.

Listing NGR: SK9284019377