Thorne Farmhouse

Thorne Farmhouse is a building that originated as a chapel in the 14th century and has since been converted into a farmhouse. The chapel was later enlarged and underwent significant renovations, including a new roof, extensive window replacements, and extensions in the late 20th century. The exterior features a rendered finish over rubble, a shallow-pitched slate roof, and brick stacks at the gable ends of the main block.

The layout includes the east end of the original chapel serving as the entrance, while the west end has likely been rebuilt. A south wing was added, along with lean-to additions on the northwest and southwest sides. The north front has two storeys and four bays, with all windows being late 20th century reconstituted stone in a Tudor style, except for the left end bay which features a full-height pointed arch 2-light window with cinquefoil heads and a renewed mullion. To the right, there is a moulded pointed arch doorway with a hoodmould and a 2-light window above, accompanied by additional 3- and 2-light windows on both floors. A two-storey, one-bay lean-to addition is lit only at the re-entrant angle with 2-light windows on the right end bay.

The east gable end is unlit, but remnants of a window were reportedly found in the wall during restoration, though they are no longer visible. On the south front, the only notable window is a full-height pointed arched 2-light window without cusping, featuring a chamfered rere arch.

Inside, the northeast window is cut by the floor, and there is a large open fireplace in the gable end of the south wing. The roof trusses are said to have been replaced in the 20th century. It remains unclear if the west end of the chapel still exists within the farmhouse. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the chapel likely served as a farm building, leading to the loss of many original features. The manor house associated with the chapel was destroyed by fire in the mid-19th century, after which the chapel was converted into a dwelling. The chapel was licensed for use in 1377, 1381, and 1400.