Building record TQ 77 SW 1064 - Bullock Shed at Manor Farm

Summary

Disused late 19th century bullock shed at Manor Farm

Location

Grid reference TQ 7471 7003 (point)
Map sheet TQ77SW
County KENT
Civil Parish FRINDSBURY EXTRA, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Reference from archaeological survey: "Disused late 19th century cattle shed, associated in 1907 with 2 stockyards; some alterations since 1907. Parallel to the barn, on a north east/south west axis, built against the garden wall of the Manor House. Yellow Flemish bond brick with a corrugated asbestos roof, gabled at ends. 3 doorways and 10 windows on the front, most of the doors and a glazing missing. Interior has tie beams roof with iron king posts and wooden struts. Paved concrete floor with drainage channels. Feeding throughs survive; feeding passage to rear (east) behind stalls…" (1)

In 2020, A Heritage Statement was completed in advance of proposed development at Manor Farm Barn, including the conversion of the former farmyard and its buildings into a venue for weddings and similar functions. (2)


<1> Kent Farmsteads Survey, 1990, Rochester, Frindsbury Extra, Manor Farm survey (Unpublished document). SKE30058.

<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2020, Manor Farm Barn and outbuildings, Manor Farm, Frindsbury, Kent, Heritage Statement (Unpublished document). SKE55056.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Kent Farmsteads Survey. 1990. Rochester, Frindsbury Extra, Manor Farm survey.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2020. Manor Farm Barn and outbuildings, Manor Farm, Frindsbury, Kent, Heritage Statement.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Farmstead Survey, Rochester, Frindsbury Extra, Manor Farm (Ref: KFS-000034) (EKE13841)
  • Non-Intrusive Event: Manor Farm Barn and outbuildings, Manor Farm, Frindsbury, Kent, Heritage Statement (Ref: DA MFBHS 20) (EKE21739)

Record last edited

Jan 29 2024 1:32PM