Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
21/08/1998
Date of Amendment
21/08/1998
Name of Property
Barn at Upper Penllanafal
Location
Situated NE of Llangors on high ground, on N side of the lane leading towards the mountains, near the farmhouse, and near NE community boundary.
Broad Class
Agriculture and Subsistence
History
Probably early C18.
Exterior
Large barn facing separate byre to S; of limewashed rubble with corrugated roof. 2 tiers of ventilation slits at different levels either side of double doors; door with timber lintelat lower level to left. Stone steps adjacent give access to loft through lean-to W. Gable end facing mountain has 2 ventilation slits and pitching door. Cobbled surround.
Interior
Interior of barn has collar and tie trusses and 3 rows of trenched staggered purlins; flag threshing floor with stone kerb. Downhill end has cowshed with accommodation for 8 cows, mangers still in situ, flag floor.
Reason for designation
Listed together with the Byre at Upper Penllanafal as a fine pair of early farm buildings.
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