An older livestock barn - Qualicum Bay, BC
N 49° 23.457 W 124° 35.870
10U E 384050 N 5472144
Located along the old Island Highway 19A, this barn looks weathered but has served its owners well.
Waymark Code: WM4FCY
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 08/16/2008
Views: 33
Gambrel roofed barns are not that common on Vancouver Island. The 'hay hood' is quite uncommon. Most barns of this style usually just has a wooden timber extending out to hang the equipment to raise hay to the storage area of the barn.
Construction: Wood
Is this a 'working' barn?: Stable (used to house farm animals)
Distinctive Features: Distinctive Shape (round, octagon, gambrel roof, cupola, multi-level)
Other Distinctive Features: Has a 'hay hood' included at the peak.
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