The ruins of a barn in Church Road, North Leigh, which is being converted into a house, are visible in this 1982 photograph. – Vintage Photograph

In August 1982, North Leigh farmer Mr Jim List commissioned architect Mr Leigh David Barnett to convert the ruins of a barn that had been gutted by fire several months prior into a desirable detached home. Firemen had spent hours trying to save the barn, but only a shell remained. With plans approved by West Oxfordshire District Council, the barn’s original form and adjoining outbuildings will be used for the new home, with work set to start in November.In August 1982, North Leigh farmer Mr Jim List commissioned architect Mr Leigh David Barnett to convert the ruins of a barn that had been gutted by fire several months prior into a desirable detached home. Firemen had spent hours trying to save the barn, but only a shell remained. With plans approved by West Oxfordshire District Council, the barn’s original form and adjoining outbuildings will be used for the new home, with work set to start in November.

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Home-out of out of ruined barn CODICE E The ruined barn in Church An old stone barn gutted by fire several months ago is to rise from the ashes. North Leigh farmer Mr Jim List wants it to be rebuilt into a new home. The charred ruin, with only two of its walls remaining and no roof, is to be converted into a desirable S H 19 AUG 1982 Road, North Leigh which is being converted into a house. detached home for him and his wife. Firemen spent hours trying to save the barn, at Church Road, North Leigh, when stored hay caught alight earlier this year. Only a shell remains but North architect, Mr Leigh David Barnett, has come up with plans, 72% ls acrea approved by West Oxfordshire District Council, to salvage some- thing from the old building. All the accommodation of the new home will be fitted into the barn’s original form with adjoining outbuildings serving as store sheds and garage. Work should start in November.