Barn To South Of Holcombe House

PAINSWICK HOLCOMBE SO 81 SE 2/131 Barn to south of Holcombe 16.6.65 House (formerly listed as Barn and Cider House at Holcombe House)

GV II Barn. C17 or C18. Large coursed and squared limestone near-ashlar, thatched roof to coped gables. A 5-bay barn to which a lower wing has been attached rear, left. To road are three buttresses, left, under 2 ventilation slits, large plank doors under wood lintel, centre and single slit, right; at this end also some rubble walling at plinth level. Right gable has deep loading over and partly incorporating a ventilation slit; left gable has 3-ventilation slits over 2 large arched openings and a C20 glazed door, with a low flying buttress; to the left a flight of steps to loading door in extension. Back has deep cart entry and low lean-to roof with weatherboard infill, and a deep wing to right with 2-light casement and door. Left, low is opening to main barns. Interior has old collar and tie trusses with 2 purlins; part floored. Important element of group with Holcombe House (qv).

Listing NGR: SO8579811526