West Boldon, Downhill Farm, barn and gin-gang

HER Number:
8370

District:
S Tyneside

Site Name:
West Boldon, Downhill Farm, barn and gin-gang

Place:
West Boldon

Map Sheet:
NZ36SW

Class:
Agriculture and Subsistence

Site Type: Broad:
Farm Building

Site Type: Specific:
Barn

General Period:
Post Medieval

Specific Period:
C18-C19

Form of Evidence:
Extant Building

Description:
Barn and gin-gang. Late C18/early C19. Three builds. Roughly squared coursed limestone and sandstone rubble; pantile and Welsh slate roofs with stone gable coping. Two low storeys. Older part with first floor loading bay. Later part has gin at right angles with internal beams and horse wheel complete, a rare survival. LISTED GRADE 2

Easting:
3476

Northing:
6044

Grid Reference:
NZ34766044

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special architectural or Historic Interest, 2/10