More information : Bastle house, late C16 or early C17, altered late C17 or C18, now agricultural store, and adjoining barn of early C19. Rubble, long roughly-shaped quoins, C20 asbestos roof. 2 storeys and attic, 2 bays. Off-centre late C17 blocked door with chamfered jambs and remains of inscribed or dated panel on lintel; to right a boarded door in raised tooled surround, to left a decayed 12-pane sash. 1st floor has 16-pane sash and small 6-pane fixed light; low window to attic just below eaves. To right adjacent barn has door with alternating jambs and pitching door over, slate roof. Right return of bastle, inside barn, has central blocked doorway with roughly 4-centred chamfered arch and drawbar tunnel. Rear elevation shows 1st floor window with recessed wood frame carrying stout iron bars, and to right projecting stone spout. Interior has various C18 features including fireplaces and stair. Heavy central roof truss with re-set collar. Formerly known as Water Holme Garth. Listed Grade II. (1,2) |