Listed Building: BARN AT LYDENS FARM (1272454)

Grade II
Authority
Volume/Map/Item 771, 53, 10000
Date assigned 06 December 1991
Date last amended

Description

The following building shall be added to the list:- TQ 44 SE EDENBRIDGE LYDENS LANE 53/10000 Barn at Lydens Farm GV II Barn. Erected in second half of C18, the westernmost 9 bays somewhat earlier than the easternmost 4 bays, but reusing C17 or earlier timbers. Timber-framed barn on 4 feet high sandstone plinth, the easternmost 4 bays on brick plinth. Exterior faced in weatherboarding (part tarred) with half-hipped corrugated iron roof. Lean-to to south. 3 cart entrances. Interior upright posts, except those on either side of the cart entrances, have gunstock jowls of possible late C16 date, other upright posts have typical C18 profile. Wall frame has pattern of diagonal braces separated by midrail. Roof has through purlins and ridgepiece with knees pegged in to collar beam. Easternmost 4 bays have staggered purlin roof and traces of weathering on tenth bay posts. One cart entrance has reused timber with diamond-shaped grooves for mullions. The easternmost end bay has been ceiled over and half used as stabling and lined with large planks with hand-made nails. Wooden saddle hooks, fixed loft ladder and brick drained floor. Lean-to has through purlin and angled queen strut roof and posts are on brick padstones. The lean-to was used as calf pen, calf shed and faltering pens. Listing NGR: TQ4578044619

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  • Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.

Map

Location

Grid reference TQ 4585 4464 (point)
Map sheet TQ44SE
Civil Parish EDENBRIDGE, SEVENOAKS, KENT

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May 31 2011 12:20PM