Building record 2076/1 - Austerson Old Hall and Barn to South-East

Austerson Old Hall. L-shaped timber framed building of two-storeys and attic, end walls rebuilt in modern brick. DOE on provisional list considered it C15 with C17 south wing (1). Mercer considers it all C17 (2). House dismantled in 1974 and moved and re-erected in Alvanley by James Brotherhood (see RN 897/1) (1). Remaining is a barn to south-east of site of hall, late C16. Timber framed, partly brick nogged, partly weather boarded. Five bays, single storey and loft. Stone plinth, close-studding with middle rail and passing braces. Interior has heavy posts carrying queen post trusses (3). A survey of the barn was carried out ahead of its being dismantled, moved, restored and re-erected (4).

James Brotherhood Associates, 2003, Barn Survey (Graphic Material). SCH4558.

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, 1978 SJ64NE2 (Index). SCH2487.

<2> Mercer E, 1975, English Vernacular Houses: A Study of Traditional Farmhouses and Cottages, /140 (Book). SCH1122.

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

<4> James Brotherhood Associates, 2003, Barn Survey (Graphic Material). SCH4558.