Shed (to west) at Finnebrogue estate farmyard, at 31 Killyleagh Road, Finnabrogue, Downpatrick, Co Down

Remains of a long single-storey shed dating from the early 1900s, largely demolished in the 1990s. The building formed part of the extensive Finnebrogue estate farm complex, which was constructed in various stages from approximately the 1790s to the mid-20th century.

The farmyard is located on the south-east side of Killyleagh Road, roughly two miles north of Downpatrick. The shed's remains now consist of a long rubble wall running from the north side of the old threshing barn southwards, which formerly served as the west wall of the shed. To the east of the wall stands a long metal railing, which may have had a functional relationship to the shed. The outline of the shed's former gabled roof is still visible on the north elevation of the threshing barn.

The shed was constructed some time in the early 1900s. At the time of a 1991 survey, the building was open along its east side, had a corrugated-metal roof, and was being used to house game birds. It was demolished at some point after this survey, possibly around 1992.

The wider Finnebrogue estate farm complex developed over an extended period. The earliest detailed plan evidence comes from the 1834 Ordnance Survey map, which shows a long range of buildings straddling the north-west boundary wall, a large stable to the south-east, the estate house further east, a smaller dwelling at the south end of the yard, and a large threshing barn with an adjoining horse walk to the east. The 1838 valuation records grade some buildings 'A' (possibly constructed in the previous 25 to 30 years) and 'B' (possibly over thirty years old), indicating multiple phases of development. Industrial archaeologist Dr Fred Hammond has suggested that substantial construction work may have occurred shortly after the refurbishing of Finnebrogue House itself, circa 1795 to 1800, possibly with the intention of creating a 'model' farmyard.

Between 1834 and 1858, the long north-west range was extended northwards. A collection of structures specifically designed for cattle-feeding was built to the north-east during this period, comprising a large cow shed, corn store with drying kiln, and steam engine house with chimney grouping. A single-storey range opposite the large stable was also added. Plans held in the Perceval-Maxwell Papers at PRONI indicate that the large cattle-feeding grouping to the north-east was constructed around 1854. Between 1859 and 1900, a single-storey stable block appeared to the far east side of the complex, along with the single-storey shed to the immediate east of the threshing barn, a brick gate house was built to the north side of the south gateway, and a building (now demolished) was added to the very north-east corner of the yard.

In the early 20th century, a long single-storey extension was added to the north side of the old threshing barn, circular grain silos were erected to the north end of the yard (subsequently demolished), and two metal-framed Dutch barns were built just north of the large stables (also demolished). Throughout the 20th century, many buildings were adapted to new farm uses. Much of the long north-west range was demolished and partly replaced with a corrugated-metal roofed lean-to structure. By the latter decades of the century, the complex appears to have fallen into disuse. It was sold to its present owner around 1990 to 1991. Since then, the large house to the south-east and the smaller dwelling to the south-west have been refurbished. Some farm buildings are currently used as stores.