Listed Building record MDR12553 - Cruck Barn South of Heage Hall, Hall Lane, Ripley

Cruck barn south of Heage Hall, Hall Lane, Ripley, a 15th century building. 'One of the outbuildings at Heage Hall, a tractor shed at SK 36425100, contains two pairs of well-preserved 'crucks'. One pair has been formed into the present entrance at the north end of the building and the other, c7m away, is at the centre of the building. Both are complete, resting on stone blocks, and have tie-beam, collar and small collar, with the ridge-pole resting in the V formed by the ends of the crucks. The crucks are c5m wide and c6m high. The remaining roof timbers appear contemporary. The building has irregularly coursed stone walling and an asbestos tiled roof. The owner of the Hall stated that the building originally extended further to the north and contained at least two other pairs of crucks which were demolished by his father.' (1) No change. (2) The 2nd edition OS map of c1900 shows the stream that runs to the east of Heage Hall as entering the southern part of what was then a longer outbuilding. This is also shown on the 3rd edition, although as a short branch coming off the main course of the stream. (3-4) From the National Heritage List for England: 'SK 35 SE RIPLEY HALL LANE, Nether Heage (north side) 3/87 Barn to south of Heage Hall GV II Cruck barn. C15 with later alterations. Timber framing encased in coursed square stone with C20 concrete tile roof. West wall has blocked doorcase to south, south gable wall has square breathers, north gable wall has C20 addition of no special interest. Interior has 2 large full height crucks resting on padstones with large cambered ties, high collars and yoked ridge holding original substantial ridge beam. Staggered purlins at collar level. Listing NGR: SK3642251007.' (5)