Barn At Grange Farm

The barn at Grange Farm is a historic structure, likely built in the 15th and 16th centuries, with some parts dating to around 1700 and later alterations. It is constructed of flint with brick dressings and features a thatched roof. The barn has a single-aisled plan consisting of seven bays. The east side includes two full-height double timber doors, which are topped with eyebrow thatching that extends from the roof. There are brick-lined ventilation loops, and the flintwork on this side is from the 19th century, as is likely the gable at the south end. The lower section of the south gable-end, which has five ventilation loops, and the west elevation are probably from the late 16th century. The west elevation has 18 internally-spayed ventilation loops lined with small, highly baked bricks. The north gable-end features a datestone marked I.C.170- and has a parapetted gable made of brick over flint, with ventilation loops present in both sections.

Inside, the roof, likely dating to around 1700, consists of wedge tenoned butt purlins, a ridge piece, and collars, with the principals positioned between the tie beams. On the west side, the ties are arch-braced to wall posts. A notable feature is the arcade with arcade posts, which likely date from the 15th to the 18th centuries. Among the early timbers, the second post from the north and its corresponding arcade plate are probably from the 15th century, while posts three and four and their corresponding plates are likely from the 16th century. Posts one, five, and six are likely contemporary with the roof.

Historically, the footings to the north of the barn indicate that it may have originally extended two or three bays further. The gable-end from around 1700 may have been constructed after a shortening or partial collapse of the barn. The name of the farm suggests a possible connection to the Trinitarian community established in Ingham in 1360. Grange Farmhouse is not listed.