| Catalogue Finding Number | WYHER/9951 |
| Office record is held at | Historical Environment Record, West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service |
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| Title | Crag Bottom |
| Description | This is a stone house of the early 19th century, attached to a laithe of possibly early 18th century date. Both building were in a derelict condition when a site visit was made by Colum Giles (WYAS) in 1980.
The laithe has a separate area to the west (possibly a stable) and a large open area forming the main part of the building. The internal divisions have been removed and the roof taken away. There is a large cart entry, and a blocking in the north wall suggests that a through draught was created for a winnowing floor. The east end of the laithe was probably used for storage of crops: two ventilation slits are visible in the eastern wall (now blocked).
In the early 19th century the house was built onto the east gable of the laithe. The house has a window with square mullions set in a recessed surround. The entrance to the house is sheltered by a single storey porch, the doorway to the house has a square head and a broad chamfered surround. It opens into the main room, the housebody, which is heated by a gable stack. A stone wall divides the front from rear: at the rear are two small service rooms and the stair. On the first floor there were probably two chambers. |
| Date | 21st century |
| Extent | contact the West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service for information on what is available |
| Level | Item |