Large Aisled Barn At Stansfield Hall

This large aisled barn at Stansfield Hall dates back to the 15th century, with some alterations made in the 20th century. It features a weatherboarded timber frame and a corrugated sheet mansard roof, sitting on a brick plinth. The barn has five bays with aisles on both sides. There is a raised doorway on the north and south elevations, although the south doorway has been infilled. The entrance is located on the west elevation, and there is a window opening on the east elevation.

Inside, the barn has massive aisle posts with braces connecting to tie beams and arcade posts. The aisles include a passing brace that runs from the sole plate in the aisle to the outside of the arcade post, halved over the aisled tie. The arcade posts are jowled and curve inward towards the nave. There is bracing from the arcade posts to the underside of the arcade ties and plates. Later studs have been inserted between the original aisled studs, likely following the removal of wattle and daub paneling. Evidence of this earlier paneling is indicated by a groove along the underside of the aisle wall plate that runs its full length.

The barn is part of a significant farmstead group that includes a small aisled barn, a cartshed, and a granary, all located at Stansfield Hall.