An eccentrically-shaped folly/grain store that is surprisingly pleasant on the eye. This whimsical creation dates to the 1740’s when it was probably built as a famine relief project, similar to the nearby Conolly’s Folly. The building itself is oddly reminiscent of the minaret of the Great Mosque of Samarra, or the medieval depictions of the Tower of Babel. The odd shapes and proportions are worth checking out by anyone who has a love for the architecturally odd.

However, the adjoining house and farm buildings have been allowed to fall into disrepair and ruin, and the Barn itself is inaccessible. It is a shame that the County Council have allowed this to pass into decay, but as it stands, it is merely a pleasant view and nothing more. Until something is done to repair the grounds, it is a wasted opportunity.