Images from Analytical Buildings Recording (Level 3) of a Barn at Pethills Farm, Winkhill 2021-2022
The Archaeology Co., 2022. https://doi.org/10.5284/1095578. How to cite using this DOI
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- DOI:https://doi.org/10.5284/1095578
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Introduction
This collection comprises images from building recording of a barn at Pethills Farm undertaken by The Archaeology Co. between December 2021 and February 2022.
Project methodology: Recording the form and fabric of the building, along with a measured survey, resulting in floor plans at each level of the building and a representative cross section positioned to record a historic roof truss (if present). Both have also identified historic and modern timbers. The south and west external elevations have been drawn. Internal elevations have also been drawn where there are historic features (such as hay rack, recesses, beam slots, areas of historic lime plasterwork or limewash etc.). All drawings have been produced at 1:50 scale at least. Floor plans and elevations have been modified from those supplied by the architect after being checked on site. The cross section and internal elevations were drawn on permatrace using hand-tapes and electronic distometers. The drawn record shows all features of interest that have been recorded photographically, as well as showing other features of historical significance that may not be directly affected by the proposal but which are necessary to put those features in context. Construction techniques and sequences were appropriately illustrated or described, if visible.
Project results: The barn dates from the early-mid 18th century and was built as a combination barn to house a cart, horse(s) and a small number of cattle, with a hay loft over. It was built as part of the earlier farmstead which lay on the north side of the road, possibly in a courtyard plan. At the end of the 18th century, following the enclosure act, the farm extended to the south side of the road, first with outbuildings and then with the present farmhouse, creating a dispersed plan across the road. Over the 19th and 20th centuries, the southern side became the farms focus, with the northern side falling into disrepair
