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.
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Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| CORN DRYING KILN | A kiln used for drying cereals. Use for freestanding structures only. For corn drying kilns incorporated into barns use KILN BARN. |
| FARMHOUSE | The main dwelling-house attached to a farm. |
| TACKSMANS HOUSE | A dwelling occupied by a tacksman, the chief leaseholder of a township who rented out land to sub-tenants. |
| TOWNSHIP | A group of dwellings, associated farm buildings and land, held by two or more joint tenants usually working the land communally. |
| TURF HOUSE | A dwelling with turf walls. |
