Building record 91/2/6 - 20th century barn

{1} (Building C) A single storey, large, detached, modern storage barn constructed from brick and corrugated steel with opposing access doors on the north and south sides. Cartographic evidence indicates this building was constructed after 1958 and prior to 1966-1977; physical evidence would support a mid 20th century date. A maker's name badge on the north-facing elevation indicates it was constructed or supplied by Matterson of Coventry.
Most likely constructed to accommodate large farm machinery which could access directly from the road, Building C was constructed between 1958 and 1966. The position of this building significantly impacted on the western farm/courtyard area. A concrete ramp on the southern side of Building C allowed direct access and loading from the southern side of the farm as well as from the road. The use of larger machinery may represent a change in agricultural use to arable farming as was most recently the case at Showsley.

<1> Fletcher T., 2013, Showsley Grounds, Easton Neston, Northamptonshire: Historic Building Recording, (checked) (Report). SNN109130.

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Jan 29 2014 12:58PM