Barn About 6 Metres South West Of Hill

CHRISTOW SX 88 SW 5/78 Barn about 6 metres south west of Hill GV II Barn. Probably late C17, extended or rebuilt at the north end in the C18. Stone rubble and cob; corrugated iron roof, gabled at ends. Plan: Rectangular on plan, sited downhill from the former farmhouse, Hill, adjacent to the road. Position of original entrance unclear, presently entered at the north end which is open. Exterior: Lofted barn. Loft loading door on east side, facing the road, several blocked doorways on the west side. A thick cob crosswall suggests that the building has been extended at the north end which is now open. Interior: North end with 2 probably late C18 or C19 pegged collar rafter roof trusses; the southern part of the barn has 3 probably late C17 collar rafter trusses with lap-dovetailed collars which are steeply cambered. Lintels and straight joints in the west wall suggest considerable rebuilding. Group value with Hill.

Listing NGR: SX8354384224