The Picks Barn Story - Still Standing At 60
Picks Barn occupies the eastern flank of Lyndon, a lovely estate
village with a documented history dating back to the mid-1600s.
In more recent times, the barn's construction (in the 1960s) coincided
with Britain's continued post-war demand for increased food security,
influencing farming across the country, including here in Rutland.
It was a period when the industry, facilitated by further mechanisation
and understanding, produced more than ever before. With this came a
heightened requirement for new farm-building developments to
house livestock and store crops, machinery, feed and supplies.
Periwinkle Cottage is clearly visible across the paddock, and
the fence/hedge (from the gate) is now the road running
down to the farm. Picks Barn got built much later, of course,
just this side of the gates to the south of the Luffenham Road.
How Much? 1960s Building Cost!
Messrs. W. Pick & Sons - Lyndon tenant farmers at the time, had this concrete
framed 'Dutch Barn' built by Atcost - see the photographed quotation documents.
The £1,618 cost is equivalent to about £45k in 2024 money (average inflation rate
approx 5%) - the planning and legal fees alone would probably be that much today!
Tenancy Farms Taken Back In Hand
As farming evolved, many expired tenancies got incorporated into the home farm
workings, and with that, Picks Barn became part of the main Lyndon operation.
The scale of modern-day farming (equipment & stocks) does not fit with these
agricultural buildings of the era (literally!), as such, many sheds (including the
old Lyndon farmyard) have seen successful alterations for other commercial uses.
Therefore, it also appeared logical to do something with Picks Barn, but given the
village's proximity, an alternative development seemed more appropriate.
around Lyndon - some names still exist today!
Picks Barn Repurposed
The barn site had also become a bit of an eyesore, so in 2018, The Estate sought permission for conversion; work got underway in 2019.
Three years and a pandemic later, including various changes of plan, the barn is what it is today: a building providing business space, local
employment, a café & events areas (that the village uses), and an income stream to help maintain the costly upkeep of the more expansive estate.
Picks Barn completely transformed whilst retaining connections with the past, and most certainly more fitting for 21st-century Lyndon!
The Picks Barn Story - Still Standing At 60
Picks Barn occupies the eastern flank of Lyndon, a lovely estate
village with a documented history dating back to the mid-1600s.
In more recent times, the barn's construction (in the 1960s) coincided
with Britain's continued post-war demand for increased food security,
influencing farming across the country, including here in Rutland.
It was a period when the industry, facilitated by further mechanisation
and understanding, produced more than ever before. With this came a
heightened requirement for new farm-building developments to
house livestock and store crops, machinery, feed and supplies.
Periwinkle Cottage is clearly visible across the paddock, and
the fence/hedge (from the gate) is now the road running
down to the farm. Picks Barn got built much later, of course,
just this side of the gates to the south of the Luffenham Road.
How Much? 1960s Building Cost!
Messrs. W. Pick & Sons - Lyndon tenant farmers at the time, had this concrete
framed 'Dutch Barn' built by Atcost - see the photographed quotation documents.
The £1,618 cost is equivalent to about £45k in 2024 money (average inflation rate
approx 5%) - the planning and legal fees alone would probably be that much today!
Tenancy Farms Taken Back In Hand
As farming evolved, many expired tenancies got
incorporated into the home farm workings, and with that,
Picks Barn became part of the main Lyndon operation.
The scale of modern-day farming (equipment & stocks)
does not fit with these agricultural buildings of the era
(literally!), as such, many sheds (including the old
Lyndon farmyard) have seen successful alterations for
other commercial uses.
Therefore, it also appeared logical to do something with
Picks Barn, but given the village's proximity, an
alternative development seemed more appropriate.
around Lyndon - some names still exist today!
Picks Barn Repurposed
The barn site had also become a bit of an eyesore, so in 2018,
The Estate sought permission for conversion; work got underway in 2019.
Three years and a pandemic later, including various changes of plan, the barn is what it is
today: a building providing business space, local employment, a café & events areas (that the
village uses), and an income stream to help maintain the costly upkeep of the more expansive estate.
Picks Barn completely transformed whilst retaining connections with
the past, and most certainly more fitting for 21st-century Lyndon!
The Picks Barn Story - Still Standing At 60
Picks Barn occupies the eastern flank of Lyndon, a lovely estate
village with a documented history dating back to the mid-1600s.
In more recent times, the barn's construction (in the 1960s) coincided
with Britain's continued post-war demand for increased food security,
influencing farming across the country, including here in Rutland.
It was a period when the industry, facilitated by further mechanisation
and understanding, produced more than ever before. With this came a
heightened requirement for new farm-building developments to
house livestock and store crops, machinery, feed and supplies.
clearly visible across the paddock, and the fence/hedge (from the gate) is now
the road running down to the farm. Picks Barn got built much later, of course,
just this side of the gates to the south of the Luffenham Road.
How Much? 1960s Building Cost!
Messrs. W. Pick & Sons - Lyndon tenant farmers at the time, had this concrete
framed 'Dutch Barn' built by Atcost - see the photographed quotation documents.
The £1,618 cost is equivalent to about £45k in 2024 money (average inflation rate
approx 5%) - the planning and legal fees alone would probably be that much today!
Tenancy Farms Taken Back In Hand
As farming evolved, many expired tenancies got incorporated into the home farm
workings, and with that, Picks Barn became part of the main Lyndon operation.
around Lyndon - some names still exist today!
The scale of modern-day farming (equipment & stocks) does not fit with these
agricultural buildings of the era (literally!), as such, many sheds (including the
old Lyndon farmyard) have seen successful alterations for other commercial uses.
Therefore, it also appeared logical to do something with Picks Barn, but given the
village's proximity, an alternative development seemed more appropriate.
Picks Barn Repurposed
The barn site had also become a bit of an eyesore, so in 2018,
The Estate sought permission for conversion; work got underway in 2019.
Three years and a pandemic later, including various changes of plan, the barn is
what it is today: a building providing business space, local employment, a café
& events areas (that the village uses), and an income stream to help maintain
the costly upkeep of the more expansive estate.
Now completely transformed whilst retaining past connections,
and most certainly more fitting for 21st-century Lyndon!
The Picks Barn Story - Still Standing At 60
Picks Barn occupies the eastern flank of Lyndon, a
lovely estate village with a documented history
dating back to the mid-1600s.
In more recent times, the barn's construction (in the
1960s) coincided with Britain's continued post-war demand
for increased food security, influencing farming across
the country, including here in Rutland.
It was a period when the industry, facilitated by further
mechanisation and understanding, produced more than ever
before. With this came a heightened requirement for new
farm-building developments to house livestock and store
crops, machinery, feed and supplies.
Periwinkle Cottage is clearly visible across the paddock, and
the fence/hedge (from the gate) is now the road running
down to the farm. Picks Barn got built much later, of course,
just this side of the gates to the south of the Luffenham Road.
How Much? 1960s Building Cost!
Messrs. W. Pick & Sons - Lyndon tenant farmers at the time,
had this concrete framed 'Dutch Barn' built by Atcost - see the photographed quotation documents.
The £1,618 cost is equivalent to about £45k in 2024 money
(average inflation rate approx 5%) - the planning and legal fees
alone would probably be that much today!
Tenancy Farms Taken Back In Hand
As farming evolved, many expired tenancies got incorporated
into the home farm workings, and with that, Picks Barn
became part of the main Lyndon operation.
around Lyndon - some names still exist today!
The scale of modern-day farming (equipment & stocks) does
not fit with these agricultural buildings of the era (literally!),
as such, many sheds (including the old Lyndon farmyard)
have seen successful alterations for other commercial uses.
Therefore, it also appeared logical to do something with
Picks Barn, but given the village's proximity, an alternative
development seemed more appropriate.
Picks Barn Repurposed
The barn site had also become a bit of an eyesore, so in
2018, The Estate sought permission for conversion;
work got underway in 2019.
Three years and a pandemic later, including various
changes of plan, the barn is what it is today: a building
providing business space, local employment, a café &
events areas (that the village uses), and an income stream to
help maintain the costly upkeep of the more expansive estate.
Now completely transformed whilst retaining past connections,
and most certainly more fitting for 21st-century Lyndon!
The Picks Barn Story - Still Standing At 60
Picks Barn occupies the eastern flank of
Lyndon, a lovely estate village with a
documented history dating back to the
mid-1600s.
In more recent times, the barn's construction
(in the 1960s) coincided with Britain's
continued post-war demand for increased
food security, influencing farming across the
country, including here in Rutland.
It was a period when the industry, facilitated
by further mechanisation and understanding,
produced more than ever before. With this
came a heightened requirement for new
farm-building developments to house
livestock and store crops, machinery,
feed and supplies.
entrance to Lyndon. Periwinkle Cottage
is clearly visible across the paddock, and
the fence/hedge (from the gate) is now
the road running down to the farm. Picks
Barn got built much later, of course, just
this side of the gates to the south of
the Luffenham Road.
How Much? 1960s Building Cost!
Messrs. W. Pick & Sons - Lyndon tenant
farmers at the time, had this concrete framed
'Dutch Barn' built by Atcost - see the
photographed quotation documents.
The £1,618 cost is equivalent to about £45k
in 2024 money (average inflation rate
approx 5%) - the planning and legal fees
alone would probably be that much today!
Tenancy Farms Taken Back In Hand
As farming evolved, many expired tenancies
got incorporated into the home farm
workings, and with that, Picks Barn became
part of the main Lyndon operation.
allotments around Lyndon - some
names still exist today!
The scale of modern-day farming
(equipment & stocks) does not fit with these
agricultural buildings of the era (literally!),
as such, many sheds (including the old
Lyndon farmyard) have seen successful
alterations for other commercial uses.
Therefore, it also appeared logical to do
something with Picks Barn, but given the
village's proximity, an alternative
development seemed more appropriate.
Picks Barn Repurposed
The barn site had also become a bit of an
eyesore, so in 2018, The Estate sought
permission for conversion; work got
underway in 2019.
Three years and a pandemic later, including
various changes of plan, the barn is what it is
today: a building providing business space,
local employment, a café & events areas
(that the village uses), and an income stream
to help maintain the costly upkeep of the
more expansive estate.
Now completely transformed whilst retaining
past connections, and most certainly more
fitting for 21st-century Lyndon!