Nineteenth century stable at Great Holland Hall, Hall Farm, Great Holland (EHER 80448)

A brick-built stable range to the East of Great Holland Hall which was probably built between 1838 and 1874. The South end still functions as a stable whilst the North end has been converted into offices. Two modern extensions project to the East to form a courtyard.

April 2022. Heritage assessment. The stable range to the East of Great Holland Hall was built between 1838 and 1874, most probably during the second half of the 19th century, and during a phase of significant alterations to the farmstead and Hall. It is a brick-built building with a side purlin roof covered by slate tiles, and occupies the same footprint as that shown on the 1874 Ordnance Survey map. The South end still functions as stabling and contains three stalls, two of which still contain their original timber framed frontage with vertical metal bars. The original stable flooring has been replaced with poured concrete. A small ‘office’ in the NW corner is being used as a tack room. The North end has been converted into a farm office and the two spaces are separated by store with a double door in the West elevation. Two modern ranges extend to the East and form a U-shaped structure with courtyard when considered alongside the stable building. The South end range is the largest of the two and is open fronted to the North, whilst the North range is part open at the West end (facing South). The Heritage Impact Assessment concluded that conversion of the stable into farm manager’s lodgings would pose no harm to the setting nor impact the views from the Church. <1>