Cowhouse At Lower Farm About 12 Yards West Of Lower Farm Cottages

The cowhouse at Lower Farm, located about 12 yards west of Lower Farm Cottages, dates from around 1600 and has undergone alterations in the mid-19th century. The structure is built from a mix of coursed limestone rubble and timber framing, featuring rendered infill on a rubble base, with some sections of weatherboarding and brick replacement walling. It has an L-shaped plan, with the main section aligned east to west, likely comprising five bays, and a south-east wing of three bays. A chimney with a brick ridge stack is situated in the central bay of the south-east wing. The building has two levels.

On the main north elevation, there are three rows of panels extending from the sill to the wall-plate. The east side of the wing features one row of panels at eaves level and a short straight brace in the left upper corner. The main south elevation includes three stable doors, one of which has a cambered brick head, along with three loft openings. The west elevation of the south-east wing has two ground floor openings, one with a cambered head, and a ledged and battened door in the central bay. There is also a boarded loft opening in the west gable end of the main part. The interior is not accessible.