Downhill Farm, barn and gin-gang
Downhill Farm, barn and gin-gang
HER Number
8370
District
S Tyneside
Site Name
Downhill Farm, barn and gin-gang
Place
West Boldon
Map Sheet
NZ36SW
Class
Agriculture and Subsistence
Site Type: Broad
Agricultural Building
Site Type: Specific
Farm Building
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Description
This barn and gingang were listed Grade II in 1985 with the following 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. 2 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.'
'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. 2 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.'
Easting
434760
Northing
560440
Grid Reference
NZ434760560440
Sources
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special architectural or Historic Interest, 2/10;
https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1355078
https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1355078