Former farm buildings adjacent to the Old Toby Inn, Ashurst Road, Skelmersdale
Location/Address
Former farm buildings adjacent to the Old Toby Inn, Ashurst Road, Skelmersdale
Type
Description
LLB135 - Large, brick, timber and stone former farm buildings. One wing has ground floor in stone with brick above. Other buildings are brick. Retain something of their rural form and appearance, but additional openings have been added and the use and surrounding context has changed. UPVC windows and doors to new openings.
Statement of Significance
Group Value
The buildings together have some value as a former farmstead. The linked pub is a Grade 2 Listed Building.Historic Interest
Part of the eastern range (including the Listed structure) is an original barn, which is present on the 1845 map of the area. Evidence of the original buildings of Skelmersdale, and its rural heritage before the development of the New Town.Landmark Status
Inextricably linked to the pub due to its location – this is a well-used informal meeting place in the local area.
Date Listed
06 Oct 2021
Last Updated
06 Oct 2021
Find Out More
Find out more about this Asset in Lancashire Local List:
https://local-heritage-list.org.uk/lancashire/asset/940
https://local-heritage-list.org.uk/lancashire/asset/940