Tyringham Shaker Cattle and Hay Barn - Tyringham MA
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nomadwillie
N 42° 14.727 W 073° 13.226
18T E 646814 N 4678561
The Great Barn (ca.1792-1800), located on the eastern side of Jerusalem Road, is the largest building withín the district. Built between 1792 and 1800, it is a massive post and beam structure with gable roof resting on a stone foundation.
Waymark Code: WM160YQ
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/10/2022
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The Great Barn (ca.1792-1800, MHC #16), located on the eastern side of Jerusalem Road, is the largest building within the district. Built between 1792 and 1800, it is a massive post and beam structure with gable roof resting on a stone foundation. Like the other structures on Jerusalem Road, the barn's design reflects its hill side location. Its exterior is clapboard-sheathed. Its T-shaped plan was designed for maximum efficiency: a covered bridge leads from the road to the hayloft to allow for direct unloading of hay wagons, whi1e the barn's main space is approached by a secondary road beneath the bridge. From this drive, the bridge's structural members are clearly visible, with enormous timbers and iron tie rods joined to form a truss system. The lowest level, built below grade, contains horse stalls and leads directly to a stone-walled yard. Cattle sheds attached to the rear now house an apartment.
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