| Description | This farmhouse was built in the late 17th century from coursed sandstone rubble with quoins, and has a stone slate roof. It is of two units and two low storeys. There are two doorways near the centre, both with plain surrounds, that on the left being older and that on the right being altered as a window. There are two windows on each floor, that to the left at ground floor level being square, and the others are 19th century in 17th century style, with three lights, recessed chamfered mullions and raised plain surrounds. The left gable wall has a small square window at ground floor level, a similar blocked window to each side, and a large fixed window above. The rear has three small windows at first floor level, with the ground floor being covered by an added lean to.
The interior has a large chamfered spine beam, and chamfered joists with run out stops in the left room. There is also a large stone fireplace with a chamfered surround and a slightly cambered lintel in the right hand room.
Also see the Archaeological Building Recording that was undertaken by S. Haigh on the farm buildings at Old Manor Farm (PRN 8633). |