Building 35 Metres West Of Threlkeld Parish Church

This building, located 35 metres west of Threlkeld Parish Church, was formerly a house, though it has not been used as such since the mid-19th century and is now derelict as of June 1989. It dates back partly to the 16th century, with 17th century and later alterations. The structure is built of random rubble and features a graduated Cumbrian slate gable-end roof. It is a single storey with a loft and currently consists of two units, although it may have originally been three, as indicated by a cruck that stands at the extreme west end adjacent to the end wall, suggesting the house may have extended one bay or more to the west.

On the north (roadside) elevation, there is a low entrance with a massive cambered lintel, and a window that is now boarded up, featuring a large lintel and a 19th century frame. To the right, there is a tall 19th century doorway with boarded stable-type doors. The rear elevation is partially collapsed, exposing the south cruck blade, and shows a clear masonry joint marking the division between the two rooms. There are two windows, one set low under a cambered lintel, and a later doorway to the left. A single window is present on the west end wall.

Inside, there is a stone dividing wall between the two rooms that is not bonded into the main walls. The building features a full cruck, collar, and trenches for saddle and spur ties, with a roof that includes a ridge piece and side purlins. At the east end, there is a large internal stone stack with a massive bressumer, which represents a significant phase in the development of fireplaces that followed or improved upon the timber smoke hood. Remains of the loft floor are supported in part on the fireplace bressumer. Notably, in 1634, this property was referred to as Church Stile Tenement and was situated on the edge of the former open field.