Former Barn 30 Metres To South West Of Hardrigg Hall

The following building shall be added:

NY 43 NW SKELTON ELLONBY

2/258 Former barn 30 metres to S.W. of Hardrigg Hall

GV II

Byre, formerly threshing barn. Possibly C16 in part; later additions and alterations. Square, coursed rubble;straight joists suggest original building may have had open side to west. Roof has stone flags to lower courses of each pitch, remainder is slate; stone ridges. Single storey, 6 bays. Opposed cart entrances in third bay (from N.) now filled in. Small plank door in 2nd bay, large cart entrance inserted in S. gable. 5 full, oak-pegged cruck trusses originally with spurs, collars and blades lapped over saddles. Carpenters marks visible on some. Trusses 1 and 5 re-used, nos. 2 and 3 are constructed of light scantling and have notches cut out; nos. 1,4 and 5 have additional splays. Only no 2 retains original collar intact, those to nos.3 and 4 are cut through whilst 1 retains replacement collar intact and 5 has had replacement cut through. Corrugated iron shed added to E. side.

Listing NGR: NY4251536150