Temple Newsam farm - the Great Barn
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Temple Newsam farm - the Great Barn
Image: © Stephen Craven Taken: 1 Sep 2019
The barn was built in 1694 with stone from nearby quarries and timber from the estate itself. Dimensions 112'7" x 27'4" x 40' high. There is a central arch through which haycarts could be driven to offload their hay into the loft above. Possibly the UK's first drive-thru. The structure is listed grade II (List entry 1255911).
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Image Location
Latitude
53.785253
Longitude
-1.457073