Monument record 2209/1/2 - Farmbuildings, Tytherington Old Hall

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Summary

The earlier farmbuilding at Tytherington Old Hall formed an L-shaped group to the north of the hall. The north-west arm contained a five-bay cruck built corn barn, with stone walls and containing four pairs of full crucks set within the stone wall. A cruck is a beam used in timber framing. Two curved timbers that are cut from the same tree are used to support a roof from floor to apex. The north-east arm consisted of a 17th century three-bay stone barn, later added to a shippon. (cow house) The L-shape was completed by later buildings. All have been now been demolished to build housing.

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The earlier farmbuilding at Tytherington Old Hall formed an L-shaped group to the north of the hall. The north-west arm contained a five-bay cruck corn barn, with stone walls and containing four pairs of full crucks set within the stone wall. This barn had been damaged by fire and the stone- slate roof removed. May have been late medieval/early post medieval in date. The north-east arm consisted of a C17 three-bay stone barn, later added to a shippon. The L-shape was completed by later buildings. All have been demolished to build housing (1).


<1> Turner R C, 1984, Plan of Tytherington Old Hall and Farmyard (Graphic Material). SCH2664.

<2> National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside, 1992, An Archaeological Assessment of a Proposed Development on Land at Tytherington, Macclesfield., R2023/2 (Client Report). SCH4188.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Graphic Material: Turner R C. 1984. Plan of Tytherington Old Hall and Farmyard.
  • <2> Client Report: National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside. 1992. An Archaeological Assessment of a Proposed Development on Land at Tytherington, Macclesfield.. R2023. S0022. B1024. R2023/2.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 912 760 (59m by 47m) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ97NW
Civil Parish MACCLESFIELD NON PARISH AREA, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County TYTHERINGTON, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

May 23 2025 1:58PM