Sewingshields Farmhouse |
| Hob Uid: 16846 | |
Location :
Northumberland
Haydon
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| Grid Ref : NY8087070260 |
| Summary : Farmhouse built in the early 19th century re-using stone from Hadrian's Wall, of two storeys with a slightly set back extension on the right; the roof is of stone slates. An inscribed centurial stone lies loose in the porch. |
More information : NY 809702 Sewingshields Farm is built entirely with stone from the Wall. An inscribed centurial stone in the porch of the house may be read as:- 'The Century of Gellius Philippus [erected this part of the wall]'. (1)
The stone is loose in the porch of the Farm at NY 80877026.
See photograph. (2)
Sewingshields Farm built in the early 19th century, of two storeys with a slightly set back extension to the right. Built of square stone with tooled and margined raised quoins and ashlar dressings, the roof of stone slates. The rear elevation is built of squared rubble re-used from the Roman wall. 20th century alterations to the house include the addition of a glazed porch. Grade II. (3) |