Historical Description of the English Barn

The English barn as it stands today has traditional English framing with shiplap and vertical board siding. It is 30′ wide, 84′ long and 26′ high at the peak. The eastern end of the structure was the original barn and the western end was added at a later date.

The original portion, circa 1760-1800 was 30′ wide, 48′long and 26′high at the peak.

Special features: Dropped lower bay for stalls, one bent with single elevated tie-beam, hewn rafters, extremely long wind braces, raising holes in two directions on the same post, long braces, close studding, no purlin system.

The addition, circa 1840, was 30′ wide (21′ as originally built), 36′ long and 26′ high at the peak (23′ as originally built).

Special features: Built separately, moved and enlarged in order to expand the hay barn, raising holes in perpendicular faces of corner posts. (courtesy of New Jersey Barn Co.)

Work Completed

Comprehensive preservation plan developed
Foundation was repaired to stabilize the building
Walls and siding were repaired or replaced based on existing condition
New cedar shake roof was applied once the roof system was repaired
Most 20^th century interior construction was removed leaving the historical envelope intact
Exterior primed and painted

Work to be done