Two Barns Aligned North South And To The West Of Place Farmhouse

Two barns, aligned north-south and positioned end to end to the west of Place Farmhouse, date from the late 18th century. They are constructed of red brick and timber-framing, with corrugated asbestos roofing. The northern barn features thick brick walls laid in English bond, displaying traces of diaper patterns in blue headers. Its roof is made of reused timbers, arranged in 12 short bays, with a ridge piece and principal rafters set on edge. There are two rows of stepped butt purlins, and the trusses have an unusual arrangement of either a tie-beam or a double collar. Small gablets at both ends of the roof have been infilled, and diamond-shaped ventilation openings in the walls are also mainly infilled. The southern barn is timber-framed and retains some original weatherboarding, although parts of the wall have been replaced with corrugated iron. It has a frame in five bays, featuring straight tie-beams, long arched braces, and main posts with long jowls. There is no middle rail, with primary braces and bisected studs. The roof consists of ten bays, with two bays corresponding to one wall bay, and includes two rows of stepped butt purlins and a ridge piece.