Saw House in Top Yard North of Carthew Farmhouse

The Saw House, located in the top yard north of Carthew Farmhouse, is a building dating from the early to mid-19th century. It is constructed of granite rubble, with trusses supported by granite monoliths and some repairs made with concrete blocks. The roof is covered with corrugated asbestos slate. The building has a small rectangular plan and features a lean-to on the right-hand end towards the rear. It is a single-storey structure with a three-bay front that includes two window openings and a doorway on the left. There is an additional opening on the right-hand end, to the left of the lean-to. Inside, the original roof structure remains intact, showcasing collar trusses and reset purlins. While the building may not be architecturally remarkable, it holds significance due to its association with the 19th-century buildings around it, particularly its connection to the water-powered mill located in the yard to the south.