Ancient barn in Beeston almost caught up in a fire.

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Fri 21 Oct, 2011 4:03 pm

In a report on page 3 of today's YEP (Oct 21 2011) it states "An ancient monument site in Leeds was close to being caught up in a fire that destroyed a nearby building. Around 20 firefighters were involved in a battle to stop the blaze spreading after the stone building in Beeston - believed to be listed itself - caught fire yesterday. The affected building, off Dewsbury Road near the White Rose Shopping Centre, is close to Stank Hall Barn, a Scheduled Ancient Monument that dates back to the 15th century".The report has some interesting brief historical information about the barn. I have to admit I was only a little aware of the existence of the barn.

Post by **tyke bhoy** » Fri 21 Oct, 2011 4:36 pm

Leodian wrote: In a report on page 3 of today's YEP (Oct 21 2011) it states "An ancient monument site in Leeds was close to being caught up in a fire that destroyed a nearby building. Around 20 firefighters were involved in a battle to stop the blaze spreading after the stone building in Beeston - believed to be listed itself - caught fire yesterday. The affected building, off Dewsbury Road near the White Rose Shopping Centre, is close to Stank Hall Barn, a Scheduled Ancient Monument that dates back to the 15th century".The report has some interesting brief historical information about the barn. I have to admit I was only a little aware of the existence of the barn. Another indication of the ridiculousness of the E in YEP. This fire actually caused havoc to the morning commuters on the 20th and I first heard of it as part of the travel news on Calendar's bulletin at 7.15am with further updates on a commercial radio station (not fake ) on my commute. It was at all times described as a barn fire.

Post by **chameleon** » Fri 21 Oct, 2011 5:52 pm

Perhaps adding, '"An ancient monument site in Leeds....' was to make a minor and now past event appear more interesting?

uncle mick · Post by **uncle mick** » Sat 22 Oct, 2011 2:56 am

Stank Hall Barnhttp://www.leodis.org/display.aspx?resourceIde ... SPLAY=FULL

Whyme · Post by **Whyme** » Sun 23 Oct, 2011 6:24 pm

uncle mick wrote: Stank Hall Barnhttp://www.leodis.org/display.aspx?resourceIde ... SPLAY=FULL Thank you.

agesofelegance · Post by **agesofelegance** » Wed 10 Jul, 2013 11:27 pm

There is now a friends group for the Barn & Hall http://friendsofstankhallbarn.wordpress.com/, it's been discovered to be a very important site & the oldest secular building in LeedsThey are holding an 'open' day on sunday with timed visits to look inside the barn & to discuss plans for restoration & community use

raveydavey · Post by **raveydavey** » Thu 11 Jul, 2013 8:29 pm

chameleon wrote: Perhaps adding, '"An ancient monument site in Leeds....' was to make a minor and now past event appear more interesting? In other news, a man wasn't bitten by a dog and a special report on exactly what bears do in the woods....

Phill_dvsn · Post by **Phill_dvsn** » Wed 23 Apr, 2014 10:28 pm

Just had a post about the Stank Hall barn renovation project in the f.b group trying to drum up a bit more support. I thought I'd bump this thread and add the links again for them to try help a bit.This short film about the barn was on The B.B.C One show in December.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bomKp6zIoLo&hd=1It's worth watching.The barn is huge inside and it highlights what a shame it is going to waste. The Friends of Stank Hall Barn website is herehttp://friendsofstankhallbarn.wordpress.com/