Building record 2757/0/1 - Farm building, originally a cow hovel, Dry Fields Farm

Stone built farm building, probably of 19th-century date, formerly used as a cow hovel

{1} Building is stone built with modern corrugated asbestos cement sheet roof and likely to be 19th century in date. The building was originally part of the nearby Borough Hill Farm before being sold in the late 20th century.
On first inspection it was assumed that the building was originally a cart shed, with stabling for two horses, however the isolated location meant this would've been unusual. Historical and physical evidence confirmed that the building was originally a cow hovel.
There are a number of re-used timbers of unknown date and origin within the roof structure and the wall plate has a number of well preserved rase marks and is almost certainly original.
Modern repairs and upkeep has concealed or removed some of the historic fabric of the building, however enough remains to confirm the original use of the building.
More information can be found within the report.

<1> Richards, G., 2013, An Archaeological Standing Building Survey: Dry Fields Farm, Norton, Northamptonshire, (checked) (Report). SNN109160.

<2> Horne B. (Editor), 2014, South Midlands Archaeology (44), P. 32 (Journal). SNN109842.

Record last edited

Feb 26 2025 8:08PM