Notley Farm |
| Hob Uid: 879486 | |
Location :
Buckinghamshire
Long Crendon
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| Grid Ref : SP7130009200 |
| Summary : A medieval barn at Notley Farm, which was probably associated with the nearby abbey. A possible approximate date for the building may be circa 1400. It is constructed of rubble stone walls, with the north wall being partly weatherboarded and comprises six bays. The main roof covering is tile except to a stone built wing, which has a corrugated iron roof. The interior roof construction features five arch-braced cruck trusses. There is a further barn at the main Abbey site, which was converted from a former refectory (also known as a frater)- for that building and further details of the main Abbey site see record 342553. |
More information : (SP713092. A medieval barn at Notley Farm, which was probably associated with the nearby abbey. It is constructed of rubble stone walls, with the north wall being partly weatherboarded and comprises six bays. The main roof covering is tile except to a stone built wing, which has a corrugated iron roof. The interior roof construction features five arch-braced cruck trusses Grade II*. (1)
At the start of the second decade of the 21st century, the building is in use as a function room. (2)
Buckinghamshire HER/SMR follows details as given in source 1 (3-4)
The Vernacular Buildings Study Group database of cruck construction provides a technical profile of the barn detailing the type of crucks used. (5)
Dr Nat Alcock notes that this barn may possibly date to around 1400. (6)
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