Barn And Cowhouse Approximately 50 Metres South West Of Manor Farmhouse

KELMSCOTT SU2499-2599 10/79 Barn and cowhouse approx. 50m SW of Manor Farmhouse 12.9.55 (Formerly listed as part of Manor Farmhouse with Barn and Cowsheds to SE, Dovecote, Barn to N. Barn and Cowsheds to SM) GV II

Barn. Mid-to late C18 with minor later alterations. Uncoursed limestone rubble; stone slate roofs, formerly thatched to lower range (cowhouse). Barn has gabled cart entrance with full-height plank double doors beneath wood lintel and 9 tiers of pigeon nesting holes and ledges to red brick gable. Opposing entrance to rear. Lower gabled range projecting to right of cart entrance has plank door with small window to left on ground floor and plank door above; casement to far right of main range. Square air vents. Cowhouse, attached and slightly projecting to right, has plank door to front and infilled openings to gable end. Interior. Main range has double-purlin collar and tie beam roof in 4 bays and lower range has double-purlin roof in 3 bays with principal rafters rising from wall tops and slightly cambered tie beams below lower sets of purlins. Inserted lofts to outer bays. [2374]

Listing NGR: SU2503099054