Building record 385/1 - Baddington Bank Farm

Moat is recorded at Baddington Bank Farm (1). It has been filled except for one small pit. Originally rectangular in shape, there is no evidence for an entrance. No buildings on the site (2). The present farmhouse is just to the west of the moat. Late C17 but of early C19 appearance. Red brick with slate roof. Two storeys and attic, three bays. Symmetrical arrangement of casement windows. Dormer formerly ventilated cheese loft. Interior has bevelled beams, wide oak staircase with splat balusters. Board doors with strap hinges (3).

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, 1978 SJ64NW4 (Index). SCH2487.

<2> Wilson D et al, 1973-1986, Moated Sites Research Group Records, 1984 (Paper Archive). SCH2205.

<3> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Report). SCH1934.