Pawston Birks Farm
Pawston Birks Farm
HER Number
5079
District
Gateshead
Site Name
Pawston Birks Farm
Place
Barlow
Map Sheet
NZ16SW
Class
Agriculture and Subsistence
Site Type: Broad
Farm
Site Type: Specific
Farmstead
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Description
A very restored farm. 2-storey stone rubble with pantile roof. The 2 upper south windows have traces of a central mullion and monolithic jambs. The lintels of the lower 2 have been renewed. Brick chimney in east gable. The west gable is constructed of triangular stones in the edges. The barn and house, though now continuous, appear awkwardly joined together. The lower part of the south wall is boulder-like and looks earlier and different. A linear farm? Cart shed - single arch with window on each side. Stone rubble with asbestos roof. Mid 18th century with alterations. Sandstone rubble with large quoins. Roof renewed with pantiles. Chamfered stone surrounds renewed casements with glazing bars; low gable parapet formed by irregular stones. Interior said to contain heck post, screen and settle to fireside in kitchen. Seats to splayed windows in all rooms. Chimney in ground floor has corniced mantel shelf over wide square stone chimney-piece. LISTED GRADE 2
Easting
414800
Northing
560350
Grid Reference
NZ414800560350
Sources
<< HER 5079 >> Pers comm. I. Ayris & R.B. Harbottle, 1986, Pawston Birks Farm