Group Of Farm Buildings 100 Metres West Of Ingmire Hall

SEDBERGH

SD69SW INGMIRE PARK, Marthwaite 162-1/5/382 Group of farm buildings 100 metres 01/11/89 west of Ingmire Hall

GV II

Group of farm buildings, largely derelict and partly ruinous at time of inspection (April 1994). Probably early C19 in more than one build, parts possibly designed by George Webster of Kendal (who was responsible for much of Ingmire Hall, qv); and re-using some C17 material. Coursed and random mixed rubble (sandstone and blue ragstone), with quoins; graduated slate roofs on several levels (but parts collapsed). Built partly back-to-earth on north-facing slope concealing it from Ingmire Hall. PLAN: irregular plan composed of a small bank barn on an east-west axis facing north, with a shippon wing attached at right-angles to the left half (on a slightly lower level), a smaller parallel store attached to the east side of this, and an unusual concave curved stable range carried round from the east side of this and linked at its north-east end to the side of a small ruinous barn. EXTERIOR: the 4-bay bank barn has a segmental-headed wagon doorway to the 3rd bay, and a loading door immediately above flanked by a pair of square breathers; its west gable has a carved stone plaque with a quatrefoil containing a mask (probably ex situ); and the interior contains 3 roof trusses made of re-used timbers (probably cruck blades). The west side wall of the attached shippon wing has a large square-headed loft doorway (like a wagon door) with an oak lintel (and the left jamb damaged); the south gable wall has a large round-headed doorway with dressed chamfered surround and a drip-mould surmounted by a re-set datestone (1632), and a blank medallion in the gable; and the interior has cattle stalls on both sides. The curved single-storey stable range has segmental-headed stable doorways with plank stable-doors furnished with strap hinges, alternating with segmental-headed windows with glazing bars; and a monopitched roof; the centre of the rear wall is partially collapsed. The barn, which forms a projecting wing at the east end,, has a small window and a loading door, and is now roofless. These buildings are included for their association with Ingmire Hall, the unusual design of the stable, and the re-used C17 features.

Listing NGR: SD6359791810