A farmhouse built in 1825 which underwent minor alterations in the 20th century. It was constructed of pale brick with concrete tiles and Welsh slate roofs. The house forms an integral part of this important example of a model industrial farmstead. Model farmsteads developed in 18th century England and Scotland as a uniquely British response to agricultural improvement, and the transformation of the landscape across wide areas of eastern England - particularly Northumberland, Lincolnshire and the Yorkshire Wolds - and Scotland. The Duke of Yarborough owned 55,000 acres in Lincolnshire, and was one of the foremost 'improvers' of the period. This survives as one of his most notable surviving steadings, and is comparable on a national scale with other listed examples of this type of steading - for example on the Alnwick estates in Northumberland and the Lilleshall estates in Staffordshire. The steading is typically planned around a yard, the detached horse gin (for powering barn machinery) and the cartshed range comprising two unusual and fine examples of farmstead architecture. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1} Swallow Grange, Swallow. Partially extant 19th century farmstead. Regular courtyard of U plan. The farmhouse is detached from the main working complex. There has been a partial loss (less than 50%) of traditional buildings. Isolated location. Large modern sheds are located to the side of the site. {2}