Raikes Farmhouse is a historic building in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, England.[1] Replacing a building dating from at least 1595, the current structure was built in 1692,[2] with a rear extension added in the 19th century. It has been designated a Grade II listed building by Historic England.[3] The property is located on Raikes Road, just southeast of its junction with Stanah Road and Hillylaid Road.
| Raikes Farmhouse | |
|---|---|
| Raikes Farm The Raikes | |
 The building in 2024 | |
| Location | Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, England |
| Coordinates | 53°52′25″N 2°59′21″W / 53.8736°N 2.9892°W |
| Area | Borough of Wyre |
| Built | 1692 |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Designated | 16 August 1983 |
| Reference no. | 1073151 |
  Location of Raikes Farmhouse in the Borough of Wyre  Raikes Farmhouse (Lancashire)  Raikes Farmhouse (England) | |
The property was renovated sometime between 2011[4] and 2019,[5] a process that removed its pebbledashing.
In 2014, a planning application was made to demolish three barns and erect six dwellings on the property, but the application was later withdrawn.[6]
An 1890 Lancashire and Yorkshire Victorian railway carriage body was acquired from the farm by Poulton & Wyre Railway Society in 2023.[7][8]
History
editFor much of the 20th century and the early part of the 21st century, the property was owned by the Hodgkinson family. Thomas Hodgkinson died in 2008, aged 87;[9] his wife, Eunice, died three years later.[10] In 1905, Richard and Ann Wright were living there.[11]
A tablet, made of sandstone, is visible on the building's right gable, with the initials "B. T. S." and the year "1692".[2]
Gallery
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The farmhouse in 2009, prior to its renovation
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Raikes Farm, Thornton". Red Rose Collections from Lancashire County Council. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ a b A History of Blackpool, the Fylde and South Wyre – Nick Moore (2018), p. 160
- ^ Historic England & 1073151
- ^ Raikes Farmhouse – British Listed Buildings, 12 February 2011
- ^ Raikes Farmhouse – Google Street View, April 2019
- ^ 14/00866/FUL – Wyre Borough Council
- ^ "Minutes of the 16th Annual General Meeting of the Poulton & Wyre Railway Society (PWRS) held at Wyre Council Civic Centre, Poulton-le-Fylde on Wednesday 13th September 2023 at 7.00pm" – Poulton & Wyre Railway Society
- ^ "Poulton & Wyre Railway Society - Vintage Carriage Appeal". www.pwrs.org. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Thomas Hodgkinson Obituary – Lancashire Evening Post, 30 April 2008
- ^ Deceased Estates – The Gazette, 16 May 2012
- ^ "Lancashire OnLine Parish Clerk Project". www.lan-opc.org.uk. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
Sources
edit- Historic England, "Raikes Farmhouse, Thornton-Cleveleys (1073151)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 8 December 2015