Monument record 2194/1/2 - Barn and Shippon at Wright's Farmhouse
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Summary
Barn and Shippon (cow house) at Wright's Farmhouse. They were built in the 17th century with minor alterations. They have dry stone, sandstone rubble walls with stone-slate roofs.
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Full Description
Barn and Shippon at Wright's Farmhouse. C17 with minor alterations. Dry stone, buff sandstone rubble walls. Stone-slate roof and stone ridge. Barn has cart entrance with wooden lintel on west face. Some ventilation slots and square pitch holes. Small shippons at either end. Interior: Four roof trusses of tie beam, two diagonal struts and collar. All the stones are laid 'watershot' (to throw off the rain) (1).
<1> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /3/73 (Report). SCH1934.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH1934 Report: Department of the Environment. 1971-2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. N/A. /3/73.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 994 794 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ97NE |
| Civil Parish | KETTLESHULME, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | KETTLESHULME, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 26 2002 10:21AM