Barn To North Of Abbey Farmhouse

TL 4843 ICKLETON DUXFORD ROAD (East side) 21/231 Barn to north of Abbey Farmhouse) 6.6.86 II* Barn. Late C13 or early C14 and C15. Timber-framed with C20 brick walls and corrugated iron roof replacing original thatch. Eight aisled bays from east to west. First four trusses from west and first three bays appear to be complete. Posts unjowelled and reversed assembly in one truss, notched-lapped and tenoned braces and passing braces from tie beam to arcade posts and aisle posts. Queen posts above tie beam to collar and braced to purlins with notched-lapped and tenoned passing brace to purlins with notched-lapped and tenoned passing brace from collar to tie beam. Splayed Joggled under squinted butt scarf joints to aisle plates. An intermediate rail now removed between posts of centre bay may indicate original opening. In the C15 the barn was extended by five trusses and four bays with queen strut roof and conventional framing with parallel braces from arcade posts to aisle tie and sill. Face halfed scarf joints may suggest a later date or repair. R.C.H.M. Report 1949 V.C.H., Vol. VI, Ickleton

Listing NGR: TL4896743765