L-shaped farm ranges, S & W sides of farmyard, Caer'afallen

Cadw's description

Location

Caer'afallen is located off the W side of a lane which runs N from Greenfield Road. These ranges are located on the S and W sides of the farmyard.

History

Long range on W side of farmyard, shown on 1839 Tithe map. It originally had a timber-framed front but this was replaced with brick c1920 and the interior converted to a dairy parlour, as part of attempts to improve farm hygiene at that time. The elevation includes 3 cast iron windows which are said to have come from Chester Station. The S range is also shown on the Tithe map but may be later.

Exterior

L-shaped farm ranges, consisting of a long range on W side of farm yard and a shorter range on S side. Long lofted W range, the front of rendered white-washed brick under a slate roof, but retaining a stone bay to R end. Towards the centre are 3 large round-arched cast iron windows with small-pane and radial glazing. Wide doorways to L and R of the windows. Loft has 2 small windows, mainly glazed, R of which is a tall window with wooden glazing. To L is a possible former stable with boarded door flanked by window openings, boarded over. Wide shallow opening above door containing a boarded loft hatch set within weather-boarding; loft hatch over R-hand window. Stone bay to R end of range has a former doorway infilled with masonry and a window, and a small modern lean-to.

Adjoining at right angles and forming the S side of the farmyard is an open-fronted single-storey shed, the front supported on 2 columns, of cast iron to L and wood to R. Brick wall to L of opening. Slate roof including skylights. Rear, visible from front, has a 5-light window, possibly part of the infill of a wider opening.

Interior

West range contains fittings and fixtures of an early C20 dairy parlour. South range is an open shed.

Reason for designation

Listed for group value with Caer'afallen as part of a complete farmstead group.