Farmstead
Afarmsteadrefers to the buildings and service areas associated with a farm. It consists of ahousebelonging to afarmalong with the surrounding buildings.[1]The characteristics of a specific farmstead reflect the local landscape, which provides theirenvironmental context.Some farmsteads have additional outlyingfield barnsandoutfarmssomewhat further afield than the main cluster of buildings at the farmstead.[2]
Functions of the farmstead
[edit]The functions of farmsteads have changed over time. These functions include:[3]
- Residential accommodation for workers whether in afarmhouse,the upper floors of other buildings or separatecottages
- Storage ofcropsproduced on the farm
- Process such crops for use in subsequent stages in agricultural or industrial uses
- Shelter fordraft animalsandlivestock
- Management of livestock and the storage of theirfodder
- Production and storage of manure to fertilise the fields;
- Production of animal products such asdairy products
- Storage of farm vehicles and implements
- Other production suited to the particularities of the farm.
References
[edit]- ^"Farmstead".dictionary.cambridge.org/.Cambridge University.Retrieved27 April2023.
- ^Lake, Jeremy (2014).National Farmsteads Character Statement.London: Historic England.
- ^Lake, Jeremy; Edwards, Bob.Historic Farmsteads.London: Historic England.
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