BARN
A building used primarily for the storage of hay, grain and farm equipment, or as a shelter for livestock. Use more specific type where known.
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
>>> Farm Building
>>>> Barn
>>>>> Cruck Framed Barn
>>>>> Hay Barn
>>>>> Kiln Barn
>>>>> Threshing Barn
>>>>> Tithe Barn
>>>>> Wool Barn
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| BLACKHOUSE | A dwelling comprising byre, barn and living quarters, with walls consisting of inner and outer dry stone facings with an insulating turf core. |
| BYRE | A cow shed. |
| BYRE DWELLING | A rectangular building of late- to post-medieval date, comprising a dwelling for people and accommodation for animals under one roof. Only use where there is evidence for both functions. |
| CLEIT | A drystone building used for storage. Use only for sites on the St Kilda archipeligo. |
| GRANARY | A building used to store grain, especially after it has been threshed or husked. |
| HAYLOFT | A loft used to store hay, usually situated over a stable or barn. |
| STACK STAND | A structure or platform upon which a stack is built. |
| STADDLE STONE | A mushroom-shaped stone used to raise the floor of a barn, granary etc. above ground level, to prevent vermin from gaining access to stored grain and fodder. Now often used as a garden ornament. |
