Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
21798
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
03/03/1999
Date of Amendment
03/03/1999
Name of Property
Bee Boles at Blackhall Farm
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Vale of Glamorgan
Community
St. Bride's Major
Town
Locality
Castle-upon-Alun
Easting
290661
Northing
174781
Street Side
Location
Located on the N side of a lane which runs from St. Brides Major to Castle-upon-Alun, adjoining Blackhall farmhouse.
Description
Broad Class
Agriculture and Subsistence
Period
History
Prior to the developement of bee hives in the late C19, bees were kept in skeps made of wicker-work or coiled straw. In exposed areas the skips were given some protection from the elements by placing them in purpose built recesses known as bee boles. The majority of surviving bee boles in Wales are built of stone and are very difficult to date. It is thought that these at Blackhall farm are probably C18.
Exterior
Three tiers of 4 bee boles, each designed to take a single skep. Built of stone on a random rubble base, with stone slab sills. Adjoining Blackhall farmhouse to R.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed as a very good example of bee boles which probably date from the C18. Notable for their state of survival and unusual design.
Group value with Blackhall farmhouse
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