Historic Barns

Historic Barns
Types of Barns found in New England
There are two basic types of barns found in New England, the English and the bank. English barns were brought to New England by the colonists and are approximately 30x40 feet, built on fieldstone foundations, and have their main entrance on the long side. Bank barns evolved during the 1800's and derive their name from the fact that they were often built into the bank of a hillside. These barns have more than one level and the entrance door is on the gable side.
Be sure to check out the above links for diagrams and more information about the characteristics of these barns!

The Haines' barn, featured on the left, is actually two barns that were joined together in the 1870's. The original barn, most likely built in the late 1700's is an English barn and had its door along the long side. When it was joined to the the second barn, a bank barn, it was turned so that the entrance door was in the gable.
Click on the photo to take a tour of the Haines' barn!