Former Cow House About 8 Metres North-West Of Tregate Castle Farmhouse

This former cow house, located about 8 meters north-west of Tregate Castle Farmhouse, has origins dating back to the 16th century. It was remodeled in the 18th century and altered in the mid-20th century. The structure is built of rubble and has a corrugated iron roof. It features five short bays aligned north-west to south-east, with the entrance now located at the south-east gable. There are four irregular openings on the north-east side, which are partially blocked, a low door on the south-west flank, and two doors along with a former loft hatch at the south-east gable. A slatted cow house window is present on the north-west gable.

Inside, the roof structure includes one cruck truss at the south-east end, which has been adapted and encased, and the stub of another pair located north-west of the center. The north-west truss features curved principals on a tie that has been amputated, with a secondary tie inserted, and originally had three struts to the collar. There is evidence of wide local-type purlins in the north-west bay. It is likely that this building was originally timber-framed, and the current rubble walls are considered secondary. The north-west gable end still shows some of the original white render finish.