Barn In Depot Of Hinton And Gale Limited

The barn in the depot of Hinton and Gale Limited, located in Southrop Village, dates from the early 19th century. It is constructed of random rubble limestone and features a stone slate roof. The barn has a five-bay central section with a north porch and lofted sections at each end, separated by dividing walls. The north side has a central gabled porch with a doorway that includes a timber lintel and plank doors. On the south side, the barn doorway has been refitted with sliding doors beneath a lean-to door hood. There are stone steps leading to the lofts at each end, with a projecting stone slab landing. The west loft has a segmental arched doorway, while the east loft features a doorway with a timber lintel. Square vents are present in the barn, and the ends of the building are gabled with parapets. Inside, the barn has a collar and tie beam truss roof.