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Description:  Site:20628*0 The farmhouse range is an interesting example of how a 17th century farmhouse has been extended to form two units, (possible for a married son or daughter), although the precise nature of the development is not clear. Individual features of historic interest are not numerous but include a cupboard and 18th century panelling and doors. The barn to the SW is in good condition and largely unaltered, and is a good example of this local style of building. The dog hull is an unusual type of farm building, though plain. The shippon with brick lean-to is of little interest; the modern shed adjoining has no historical interest. Bowderbeck Barn is an excellent example of a 17th century or early 18th century bank barn with threshing floor and cow stalls etc., although internally it is in poor condition. The farmstead is a key feature of Buttermere Village and a heavily-used right of way passes through it. The house range, barn and dog hull make a good contribution to the landscape; it is difficult to see why they should not continue to be used for their present purpose without alteration The other two buildings on the site are less important. Bowderbeck barn is also a significant historic feature of the valley, but it is in need of internal repair. Restoring it to its original internal layout would not be worthwhile, but with little change it could still be used for limited agricultural or similar purposes.
OAN Oct 2007 - Shown from the tithe mapping onward.

Country:  England

County:  Cumbria

District:  Allerdale

Parish:  Buttermere

Grid Reference:   NY175169

Map Reference:  [EPSG:27700] 317592, 516909

Period:  1901 - 2050, 1540 - 1900

Subject:  COW HOUSE, BARN, SHED, FARMHOUSE, FARMSTEAD, KENNELS

Identifiers: 
[ADS] Depositor Id: 20628
[ADS] Associated Id: HBSMR Id: MNA115049
[ADS] Import RCN: NTSMR-MNA115049

People Involved: 
[Publisher] National Trust