Building record 5616/0/4 - Former barn, High Street
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Summary
Former farm barn now converted into a dwelling. Probably constructed in the mid-19th century on the site of a windmill
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Level 2 building recording of barn prior to conversion to a dwelling. On a map of 1736 {2} a windmill is shown in this location. The barn is present by 1885, but was probably constructed between 1850-1875 based on the few dateable elements, principally the roof trusses. Constructed of coursed limestone rubble bonded with limestone mortar No internal divisions or hayloft, although there is a blocked hayloft window in the south gable, the roof is covered with blue slate and the rainwater goods are plastic. The floor is bitumen.
<1> Prentice, J, 2018, Archaeological building recording on a former farm barn at Twywell, Northamptonshire (Report). SNN111238.
<2> 1736, Twywell Inclosure map (Map). SNN111239.
<3> Crank, N. (Editor), 2019, South Midlands Archaeology (49), p. 71 (Journal). SNN111755.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN111238 Report: Prentice, J. 2018. Archaeological building recording on a former farm barn at Twywell, Northamptonshire. Iain Soden Heritage Services fieldwork reports. Iain Soden Heritage.
- <2> SNN111239 Map: 1736. Twywell Inclosure map. NRO 1409.
- <3> SNN111755 Journal: Crank, N. (Editor). 2019. South Midlands Archaeology (49). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 49. C.B.A.. p. 71.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9490 7843 (16m by 20m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TWYWELL, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 25 2019 1:57PM
