Barn And Attached Loose Boxes Behind Ford Farmhouse

The barn and attached loose boxes behind Ford Farmhouse date from the late 18th century to the 19th century. They are built from coursed squared and dressed limestone, with a corrugated iron roof on the barn and a concrete tile roof on the loose boxes. The structure has an 'L' shaped plan, with the loose boxes extending forward on the left side. The barn is single-storey, while the loose boxes consist of a two-storey, two-room section with a tallet above, and a single-storey loose box attached. There are stone steps leading up to the tallet from the barn, and the lower left has double and single plank doors for the loose boxes. The far left loose box features a stable door with an unglazed window. The barn has ventilation slits and two rows of pigeon holes in the right gable end, along with double doors on the opposite side. Inside, the barn has five bays with original timber trusses, including collars and ties with struts connecting to the dollar and principal rafters, and some original wind braces. The building is included for its group value.