Building record MYO4158 - Manor Farm & outbuildings
Summary
A fine and rare example of a traditional Victorian farmhouse and its associated brick built barn and stable block. Nominated for inclusion on the Local List of Heritage Assets.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SE 5281 5150 (49m by 49m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE55SW |
| Civil Parish | Rufforth and Knapton, City of York, North Yorkshire |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
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Full Description
A fine and rare example of a Victorian farmhouse and its associated brick built barn and outbuildings. In particular the victorian threshing barn which informs of the villages agricultural history . The barn has ventilation strips , original symetrical barn doors and lintel on the south west wall and wooden shutters to the north east wall. The winnowing of corn would have occured in the space between . There is evidence the barn is built ontop of a previous barn dated no later than 17th century giving evidence off Rufforths development as a rural settlement and the trend of expanding post medivial barns to suit 19th century needs.
York Civic Trust
Stable block and barn proposed for conversion to dwelling 2024.
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Record last edited
Dec 11 2024 2:38PM