Granary South-West Of Lower Smite Farmhouse

SO 85 NE HINDLIP CP SMITE

7/12 Granary south-west of Lower Smite Farmhouse -

GV II

Granary. Late C17/early C18. Timber-framed, brick infill, part weatherboarded, on high brick, sandstone and blue lias limestone rubble plinth, plain tiled roof. Two framed bays; single storey and attic, on steep slope enabling base to be used, probably for cart storage. Framing : 3 square panels from sill to wall- plate, short straight braces in upper corners, collar and tie-beam trusses with queen struts in gable ends. Ledged and battened door in south side elevation; east gable end has wide doorway in plinth, rectangular ground floor opening and wood panel in apex with 2 alighting ledges and 5 access holes for pigeons; there is a 2-light wood mullioned window in the ground floor of the west gable end. Interior: roof of trenched, single purlins and intermediate tie-beam truss with queen struts. Ground floor and attic plastered throughout; attic has plastered ceiling at collar level. Previously listed as a dovecote.

Listing NGR: SO8882958950