Castle Farmhouse And Adjoining Granary With Hop Kiln

Castle Farmhouse and the adjoining granary with hop kiln date back to the 16th century, with alterations and extensions made in the 18th century and mid-19th century. The building is timber-framed with painted brick infill, a sandstone plinth, and painted sandstone rubble refacing on the north front. It has part hipped slate roofs and is arranged in an L-shape, with the main range aligned east to west facing north and a cross-wing at the east end. There are later additions to the east and a granary with a circular hop kiln attached to the west. The entrance is located in the main range to the right of the cross-wing, with an axial stack positioned at the angle with the cross-wing and to the right end. The structure has two storeys, attics, and cellars. On the north front, the gable end of the cross-wing is to the left and features one three-light casement window, while the main range to the right has two cross-casement windows and a gabled porch with a ledged door. The framing consists of four square panels from the sill to the wall-plate, and the cross-wing, which formerly had an overhang, shows traces of a moulded bressummer above later underbuilding.