Hydraulic silo, 70 metres east of Cragend Farmhouse, Rothbury - Northumberland (UA)
Experimental hydraulic silo by Lord Armstrong. Linear plan comprising a rectangular silage bay on each side of a taller cross-gabled centre. The interior contains a hydraulic engine and turbine. Repairs were completed to the roof of the central section. A further phase of works in 2019 with funding from Historic Houses provided safe access to all levels within the tower, which led to the update of the Historic Building Recording in 2020. Repair and consolidation works are still needed to the machinery within the roof spaces above the silage bays and their supporting timber structure.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Hydraulic Silo Building 70 metres east of Cragend Farmhouse
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1153196
- Local Planning Authority:
- Northumberland (UA)
- Site Type:
- Agriculture and subsistence > Farm building
Location
- Building Name:
- Hydraulic silo
- Unitary Authority:
- Northumberland (UA)
- Parish:
- Rothbury
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Region:
- North East and Yorkshire
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Not applicable
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- D
- Ownership:
- Private
Contact Details
Maria Carballeira 0191 4031650
