The Pigsty
Historic building in North Yorkshire, England
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The Pigsty overlooking Robin Hood Bay in the village of Fylingthorpe, North Yorkshire, England, is a agricultural structure designed for the accommodation of pigs. It was built c. 1890 by the local squire, John Warren Barry of Fyling Hall. After a period of dereliction in the mid-20th century, the pigsty was acquired by the Landmark Trust in 1988. Restored, it now offers accommodation for tourists. The Pigsty is a Grade II* listed building.
| The Pigsty | |
|---|---|
The Pigsty after restoration in 1998 | |
| Type | former pigsty, now holiday accommodation |
| Location | Fylingthorpe, North Yorkshire |
| Coordinates | 54.4237°N 0.5579°W |
| Built | c. 1890 |
| Architectural style | Agricultural structure |
| Governing body | Landmark Trust |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Pigsty to the south of The Cottage |
| Designated | 15 April 1988 |
| Reference no. | 1148678 |
  Location of The Pigsty in North Yorkshire | |
History
The date of the building is uncertain. Historic England states 1891,[1] while the Landmark Trust quotes from the recollections of a Matthew Hart, who worked on the construction of the pigsty and dates its commencement to 1888, and its completion in 1891. It further notes a date of 1906 carved on an internal beam in the sty, which may suggest that construction took place over a decade or more.[2] The sty was designed as accommodation for pigs but also has elements of a folly. It was built for John Warren Barry (1851–1920) of Fyling Hall, local squire and Justice of the Peace. Barry had travelled extensively in the Mediterranean, writing a detailed work, Studies in Corsica: Sylvan and Social published in 1893, and had a strong interest in Classical buildings.[2]
After renovation by the Landmark Trust the sty was reopened in 1991 and is available to rent.[3] The Pigsty is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
