Building record MLI93108 - Ivy House Farmhouse, Somersby
Summary
A farmhouse dating from the mid 18th century.
Type and Period (2)
- FARMHOUSE (Mid C18, Post Medieval to Modern - 1733 AD to 2050 AD)
- TIMBER FRAMED HOUSE (Mid C18, Post Medieval to Modern - 1733 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Mid 18th century farmhouse, built of whitewashed mud and stud. The left (south-west gable) wall is built of later red brick. Features a thatched roof, the right (north-eastern gable) end of which is further extended downwards forming a lean-to. There is a single ridge stack of red brick. The building is set on a plinth, and is single-storey plus attic, with a four-bay front, having from left to right a single small glazing bar casement, a single casement, a single glazing bar fixed light and a single small glazing bar casement. In the attic are two eyebrow dormers, each with a single 20th century glazing bar casement. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate entry in the National Heritage List for England. {1}{2}
A Heritage Impact Assessment was conducted in 2023 which discussed the history and architecture of the farmhouse. This followed an earlier Assessment of Significance and Heritage Impact Assessment of the entire complex of historic buildings. {3}{4}
A detailed historic building survey was conducted in 2025 to inform a programme of repair and restoration of the cottage. At the time of survey, the roof thatches had been removed and the building encased in scaffolding with a cover over for protection. The wall timbers showed signs of significant decay, caused by an infestation of deathwatch beetle, resulting in loss of section to all timbers observed during the survey, with the mud and stud batons similarly affected. Evidence of damage caused by common furniture beetle was also noted. {5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI7138 Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 2/75.
- <2> SLI13386 Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1063650.
- <3> SLI18512 Report: Austin Heritage Consultants. 2023. Ivy House Farm, Bag Enderby: Assessment of Significance & Heritage Impact Assessment. -.
- <4> SLI19080 Report: Austin Heritage Consultants. 2022. Ivy House Farm, Bag Enderby: Assessment of Significance & Heritage Impact Assessment. -.
- <5> SLI19083 Report: Border Archaeology. 2025. Archaeological Standing Building Recording Concerning Ivy House Farmhouse, Church Road, Bag Enderby. -.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 34716 72098 (15m by 18m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOMERSBY, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 12 2025 11:48AM
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