Group Of Farm Buildings 100 Metres West Of Ingmire Hall

A group of farm buildings, largely derelict and partly ruinous as of April 1994, are located 100 metres west of Ingmire Hall. They likely date from the early 19th century, with possible contributions from the 17th century, and may incorporate designs by George Webster of Kendal, who was responsible for Ingmire Hall. The buildings are constructed of coursed and random mixed rubble, using sandstone and blue ragstone, with quoins. They feature graduated slate roofs, although some sections have collapsed. The complex is partly built back-to-earth, concealed on a north-facing slope from view of Ingmire Hall.

The group comprises an east-west aligned bank barn facing north, with a shippon wing attached at right angles to its left, situated on a slightly lower level. A smaller, parallel store is attached to the east side of the shippon, and an unusual concave, curved stable range extends from the east side, connecting at its northeast end to a small, ruinous barn.

The 4-bay bank barn has a segmental-headed wagon doorway in the third bay, and a loading door directly above, flanked by two square breathers. Its west gable displays a carved stone plaque with a quatrefoil containing a mask, which appears to be out of its original setting. Inside, three roof trusses are constructed from re-used timbers, likely including cruck blades. The west side wall of the attached shippon wing includes a large square-headed loft doorway with an oak lintel, with damage to the left jamb, and the south gable wall features a large round-headed doorway with a dressed chamfered surround, a drip-mould, and a re-set datestone (1632). A blank medallion is also present in the gable. The interior of the shippon contains cattle stalls on both sides. The curved single-storey stable range has segmental-headed stable doorways with plank stable-doors fitted with strap hinges, alternating with segmental-headed windows with glazing bars. It is covered by a monopitched roof. The centre of the rear wall has partially collapsed. The barn projecting at the east end has a small window and a loading door, and now lacks a roof.

These buildings are included on the list for their association with Ingmire Hall, the unique design of the stable, and the re-used 17th-century features.